Arabic translation assistance

RSWORD · 16th July 2006, 05:13 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, 05:29 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, 10:16 PM

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

Raja Muda · 18th July 2006, 01:47 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, 02:14 AM

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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, 02:21 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, 01:20 AM

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18th July 2006, 01:47 AM	#4
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, 01:20 AM	#7
bj211 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 26	trans trans. Attached Images

16th July 2006, 05:13 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	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, 05:29 PM	#2
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, 10:16 PM	#3
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	Thanks for having a look. I'll see if I can get some better pictures soon.

18th July 2006, 02:21 AM	#6
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".