'Halot-un-Nobi': author Sadeq Ali

Example of a

Printed Sylheti Book

front page of
a printed book of 275 pages

'HALOT-UN-NOBI'
by
SADEQ ALI, born 1800 CE, 1208 BS
of Daulatpur, Langla, Moulvibazar
formerly known as Gouro Kishor Sen

The most widely printed of all Sylheti books, this describes the life and times of Mohammed (R:)

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Bangla, Siloti Nagri and Roman,
and an English translation.

Account of the Prophet

Praise to God, the kind and merciful one, the almighty,
with stars he beautified the seven heavens.
With how many things he beautified the earth!
he is the generous provider to the needy.
Whatever sins anyone commits in earth or heaven,
if God wills he can grant forgiveness.
Sadek desires no other object apart from God,
I submit myself to him in Mahmud's presence.
Prophet Mohammed the Apostle, great in fame and honour,
who has made the Lord God my trust.
The Prophet is a wonderful guide, how excellent is he!
for whom was created earth and heaven.



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