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29th September 2012, 09:30 AM
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West-Javanese sword inscription
I wonder if anybody can tell me more about the inscription in the blade of this golok?
Thank you in advance, Maurice |
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29th September 2012, 12:47 PM
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Arabic...
The line from the first image is probably the opening line of most of the books of the Qur'an... بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم bismi-llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm Which translates - In the name of God; The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Second image is upside down. The line is not familiar to me and I don't read Arabic...only Jawi (which uses Arabic characters) but an Arabic speaker will be able to translate it. Nice golok. |
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29th September 2012, 02:03 PM
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At least we have the first line translated than. Quote:
Thank you for the tip and I turned it around so it's easier to read for the one who can read it: |
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29th September 2012, 04:09 PM
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 - LA HOLA WALA QOWATE ILLA BILLAH ALIYYIL-AZIM either (the English translation does not completely convey the full meaning of the phrase, but here our best proposal) - THERE IS NO MIGHT NOR POWER EXCEPT IN ALLAH À + DOM |
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29th September 2012, 04:47 PM
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Thank you Dom for translation the other line of the inscription!
Wow that was quick! Thank you both for your quick input! Kind Regards, Maurice |
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30th September 2012, 12:53 AM
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Hi Maurice,
Nice one with the inscription ! 
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