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Qazinal-Abidin, in the vicinity of Ballasdal, was a renowned calligrapher and a man of faith. Mirza Muhammad Husayn, a calligrapher from Isfahan, was considered an unparalleled master of his time. He was a young man, and his work is mentioned by Jabari Ansari, the author of "Tarikh-e-59 Sal." He was a skilled craftsman, and his work is highly regarded in Isfahan.

A Quran, bound in excellent oilcloth, with excellent marginalia and a gilded clasp, featuring two pages of text and commentary on various schools of thought. The text is in excellent Naskh script. The names of the Surahs are written in two pages. The script is Ruq'ah, beautifully written, and the calligraphy is of a high standard, reflecting his mastery of the art. He also possessed knowledge of various sciences and arts. He dedicated himself to the study of the Quran, and his efforts were considerable.

He was the son of the late Hajj Abd al-Wahhab of Nain. He was born in the month of Jumada al-Awwal in the year 1270 AH. Abd al-Wahhab of Nain was a renowned calligrapher, and his son, Ahmad, is also a skilled artist. He is considered one of the masters of his time, and his works are highly esteemed.

A Quran, bound in excellent oilcloth, with excellent marginalia and a gilded clasp, featuring two pages of text and commentary.

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