Persian Manuscripts : Yūsuf va Zulaykhā

‘Abd al-Raḥman Jāmī, 1414-1492; عبد الرحمن جامی

Persian Manuscripts

<p style='text-align: justify;'>A complete, unillustrated copy of the romance of <i>Yūsuf va Zulaykhā</i>, which comprises the fifth of seven books in the collection entitled <i>Haft Awrang</i> (Seven Thrones), composed by Timurid-era poet ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Jāmī (d. 1492) in 957 AH (1550–51 CE). A mystical love story of the Prophet Joseph and Potiphar's wife Zulaykhā, the author primarily drew inspiration from the twelfth chapter of the Qur'ān <i>Sūrah Yūsuf</i> and references by prior poets. A scribe named ‘Abd al-Raḥīm Bayg probably copied this undated volume for Sir William Jones in Calcutta (Kolkata) between 1783 and 1793 CE.</p>

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