Arabic translation assistance

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 03:05 AM

I have a lengthy arabic inscription I was hoping to receive transation assistance. Many thanks in advance for any translations. Being lengthy it is a bit choppy so I hope it isn't too difficult to read.

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 03:07 AM

This inscription is on the opposite side of the blade.

katana · 16th July 2006, 01:29 PM

Hi RS,
is that the 'katana' like SEA sword you recently bought on eBay??
If it is....are you pleased with it..?

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 06:13 PM

Yes, it is the one we were discussing in another thread and it did meet my expectations as a WWII curio. The blade is hand forged but hard to say if a recycled Japanese blade or made in Indonesia in imitation of a Japanese blade. The handle, at this point, is not removable to study the tang. I am hoping the inscription reveals a bit more about this unique piece. I lean more towards Indonesia because the "tsuba" is horn and it resembles in color and grain horn I have seen in Indonesian pieces.

S.Al-Anizi · 16th July 2006, 06:29 PM

Hi,

I havent ignored this thread Rick, im trying to read those inscriptions, although closer (macro) pics of the inscriptions themselves would make it easier, as the letters are too thin.

RSWORD · 17th July 2006, 11:16 PM

Thanks for having a look. I'll see if I can get some better pictures soon.

Raja Muda · 18th July 2006, 02:47 AM

Hi RSWORD

I've looked hard at the inscriptions and i think they're a bit miniscule, but anyway, I think one of it reads 'Wa Huwa Samiiun Aliim' And He (God) is All Hearing and All Knowing.

One of the other bits has the tail end of the stock verse 'Nasrun MinnAllah, Wa Fathun Qarib' Victory is from God and the opening? is near.

The bottom one has 'Allahu Akbar' all over it.

I think with clearer shots forumites al Anizi and M Carter might be able to extend some assistance

S.Al-Anizi · 18th July 2006, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja Muda

Hi RSWORD

I've looked hard at the inscriptions and i think they're a bit miniscule, but anyway, I think one of it reads 'Wa Huwa Samiiun Aliim' And He (God) is All Hearing and All Knowing.

One of the other bits has the tail end of the stock verse 'Nasrun MinnAllah, Wa Fathun Qarib' Victory is from God and the opening? is near.

The bottom one has 'Allahu Akbar' all over it.

I think with clearer shots forumites al Anizi and M Carter might be able to extend some assistance

That would be "A Victory from God and Close Conquest". The Allah Akbar is easy to read, however there are other quranic verses where I can make some of the words out, yet not the whole phrase to make sense.

S.Al-Anizi · 18th July 2006, 03:21 AM

I think Im getting more of this.

Post #2 3rd picture reads: "Wama Ramayt Ith Ramayta Walakinna Allah Ramaa". A Koranic verse which means, "It is not you who acted but god himself".

bj211 · 21st August 2006, 02:20 AM

trans.

S.Al-Anizi · 21st August 2006, 07:22 AM

Good job bj211!

RSWORD · 22nd August 2006, 11:36 PM

bj211

Thank you for taking time to provide the translation and in such a clear and helpful manner. It really adds to the history of the sword and the time it was carried.

D. Cooke · 26th August 2006, 04:52 AM

Wow, what a great piece of translation work. I was checking out the thread because i speak a little arabic myself, but nothing I could do do would compare.

good job. I wish i could find something like that for some burmese translation.

16th July 2006, 03:05 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Arabic translation assistance I have a lengthy arabic inscription I was hoping to receive transation assistance. Many thanks in advance for any translations. Being lengthy it is a bit choppy so I hope it isn't too difficult to read. Attached Images

18th July 2006, 02:47 AM	#7
Raja Muda Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 100	Attempted Readings Hi RSWORD I've looked hard at the inscriptions and i think they're a bit miniscule, but anyway, I think one of it reads 'Wa Huwa Samiiun Aliim' And He (God) is All Hearing and All Knowing. One of the other bits has the tail end of the stock verse 'Nasrun MinnAllah, Wa Fathun Qarib' Victory is from God and the opening? is near. The bottom one has 'Allahu Akbar' all over it. I think with clearer shots forumites al Anizi and M Carter might be able to extend some assistance

21st August 2006, 02:20 AM	#10
bj211 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26	trans trans. Attached Images

16th July 2006, 03:07 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	This inscription is on the opposite side of the blade. Attached Images

16th July 2006, 01:29 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi RS, is that the 'katana' like SEA sword you recently bought on eBay?? If it is....are you pleased with it..?

16th July 2006, 06:13 PM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Yes, it is the one we were discussing in another thread and it did meet my expectations as a WWII curio. The blade is hand forged but hard to say if a recycled Japanese blade or made in Indonesia in imitation of a Japanese blade. The handle, at this point, is not removable to study the tang. I am hoping the inscription reveals a bit more about this unique piece. I lean more towards Indonesia because the "tsuba" is horn and it resembles in color and grain horn I have seen in Indonesian pieces.

16th July 2006, 06:29 PM	#5
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Hi, I havent ignored this thread Rick, im trying to read those inscriptions, although closer (macro) pics of the inscriptions themselves would make it easier, as the letters are too thin.

17th July 2006, 11:16 PM	#6
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	Thanks for having a look. I'll see if I can get some better pictures soon.

18th July 2006, 03:21 AM	#9
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	I think Im getting more of this. Post #2 3rd picture reads: "Wama Ramayt Ith Ramayta Walakinna Allah Ramaa". A Koranic verse which means, "It is not you who acted but god himself".

21st August 2006, 07:22 AM	#11
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Good job bj211!

22nd August 2006, 11:36 PM	#12
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	bj211 Thank you for taking time to provide the translation and in such a clear and helpful manner. It really adds to the history of the sword and the time it was carried.

26th August 2006, 04:52 AM	#13
D. Cooke Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Wow, what a great piece of translation work. I was checking out the thread because i speak a little arabic myself, but nothing I could do do would compare. good job. I wish i could find something like that for some burmese translation.