OT: help with Arabic?

Weiss · February 3, 2017 8:34PM

Found this panel many years ago. Writing on both sides. Any idea of what it is and what it says?

TwoKopeiki · February 4, 2017 7:09AM

No, but would also love to find out.

harasha · February 4, 2017 8:56AM

Nor do I, but the handwriting is beautifully precise, in all seriousness.

JohnnyCache · February 4, 2017 10:27AM

Weiss,

If I recall correctly your rental business operates in a college town, or in close proximity, I'd bet they have a language department there that would be more than willing to translate this for you. I bet, even just dropping in, casually without an appointment, they would be accommodating.

Weiss · February 4, 2017 10:34AM

Not a bad idea, @JohnnyCache But that would require getting up from my desk

Weiss · February 4, 2017 10:36AM

It's a flat board, probably pine. Maybe 24 inches tall by 10 inches wide. Someone seems to have taken a long time smoothing, shaping, and sanding it. But the writing appears to be in felt marker, like a sharpie. Reminds me of the way the 10 commandments are usually depicted.

ajaan · February 4, 2017 2:36PM

There are many Arabic speaking students at the school where I teach. I'll ask one of them Monday if they can read it.

JohnnyCache · February 8, 2017 7:58PM

Anything to report back on this?

ajaan · February 9, 2017 4:10AM

It's a religious text. Still working on what exactly it says. Haven't had a chance for a student to look at it closely.

OT: help with Arabic?

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