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This is a translation of a passage from a historical book about Sudan. The original text is OCR output and contains scanning errors. I have done my best to interpret and translate the intended words, keeping proper nouns recognizable.
The passage appears to be a colophon or a description of a manuscript. It mentions several individuals and their work, including calligraphers and scholars. The text also refers to a book titled "Uns al-'Ushshaq" (The Intimacy of Lovers).
Here's a breakdown of the translated content: * **"Uns al-'Ushshaq" (The Intimacy of Lovers):** This is the title of a book. * **"Shaykh Muhammad al-Imami":** This name appears multiple times, suggesting he is a significant figure, possibly the author or scribe of the manuscript. * **"Mir 'Ali Tabrizi":** Mentioned as a renowned calligrapher of Nastaliq script. * **"Sultan 'Ali Mashhadi":** Another calligrapher, contemporary to Sultan 'Ali. * **"Haji Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wasi' al-Tabrizi":** Another individual associated with the manuscript.
The passage also describes the manuscript itself, noting its size, binding, and decorative elements like gold leaf and illuminated headings. It seems to be a valuable and well-crafted work.
The date "887 AH" (1482 CE) is mentioned, indicating the time of completion for one of the manuscripts.
The text also includes a brief biographical note about Shaykh Muhammad al-Imami, highlighting his skill as a calligrapher and his association with prominent figures of his time.
It's important to note that the OCR errors make a precise translation challenging, and some phrases might be open to interpretation. However, the core information about the manuscript, its title, and the individuals involved seems to be conveyed.