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Muhammad, born Abul Kasim Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah. Founder of Islam; c. 570-632. The Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (Miradsh): Muhammad on the shoulders of the angel Djibril (Gabriel). Persian miniature, circa 1360/70, attributed to Ahmad Musa. Illustration of the Miraj nameh by the poet Mir Haydar. From the Bahram Mirza album (compiled 1544). Gouache on paper, 36.5 × 26.5 cm. Ms Hazine 2154, fol. 42 b. PLEASE NOTE: ISLAM PROHIBITS THE REPRESENTATION OF THE UNVEILED FACE OF MUHAMMAD. Istanbul, Topkapi Serail Library. Museum: Istanbul, Topkapi Serail Library.
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