Hizb (Litany) of An-Nawawi 1714 - 1764

This is a page from a 18th-century manuscript of the *Hizb (Litany) of An-Nawawi*, a collection of Islamic prayers. It was written by an anonymous scribe during the Ottoman period in 1714-1764, and is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is an example of *thuluth*, a prominent style of Arabic calligraphy used for religious texts, which is characterized by its flowing, elegant curves. The manuscript's pages are adorned with gold and colored inks, and delicate floral patterns, characteristic of Ottoman manuscript design.