Arabia and Oman, Zuray’ids Dynasty, Imran ibn Muhammad, Posthumous Issue, AU Dinar, Adan Mint, AH 562 = AD 1166/7 – RRRR

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Arabia and Oman, Zuray’ids Dynasty, Imran ibn Muhammad, AH 550-561 / AD 1155-1165, Posthumous Issue, AU Dinar(gold,2.31g,22mm), Adan Mint, AH 562 = AD 1166/7
Arabic Title : Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲŒ Ų¹Ų±ŲØŁŠŲ© ŁˆŲ¹ŁŁ…Ų§Ł†ŲŒ Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł„Ų© Ų§Ł„Ų²ŁŲ±ŁŽŁŠŁ’Ų¹ŲŒ Ų„Ł…Ų±Ų§Ł† ŲØŁ† Ł…Ų­Ł…ŲÆŲŒ Ų„ŲµŲÆŲ§Ų± ŲØŲ¹ŲÆ Ų§Ł„ŁˆŁŲ§Ų©ŲŒ ŲÆŁŠŁ†Ų§Ų± Ų°Ł‡ŲØŁŠŲŒ Ų¶Ų±ŲØ ŁŁŠ Ų¹ŲÆŁ†ŲŒ Ł‡Ł€ Ł„Ł¦Ł¢
Era/Ruler:Ā  Zuray’ids Dynasty, Imran ibn Muhammad, Posthumous Issue Mint/Date :Ā Adan, AH 562 = AD 1166/7
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AU Gold Dinar Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 2.31 g / 22 mm
Obv: Within three concentric circles, ShiŹæa kalima, ‘Ł„Ų§ Ų„Ł„Ł‡ Ų„Ł„Ų§ Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ / Ł…Ų­Ł…ŲÆ Ų±Ų³ŁˆŁ„ Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ / Ų¹Ł„ŁŠ ŁˆŁ„ŁŠ Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡’ translates to “there is no deity but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Ali is the friend of Allah”; in the margin, ‘ŲØŲ³Ł… Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ Ų¶Ų±ŲØ ŲØŲ¹ŲÆŁ† Ų³Ł†Ų© Ų„Ų«Ł†ŲŖŁŠŁ† ŁˆŲ³ŲŖŁŠŁ† ŁˆŲ®Ł…Ų³ Ł…Ų¦Ų©’ translates to “In the name of Allah, Struck in Adan in the year 562”
Rev: Within two concentric circles, ‘Ų£ŁˆŲ­ŲÆ Ł…Ł„ŁˆŁƒ Ų§Ł„Ų²Ł…Ų§Ł† Ł…Ł„Łƒ Ų§Ł„Ų¹Ų±ŲØ ŁˆŲ§Ł„ŁŠŁ…Ł† Ų¹Ł…Ų±Ų§Ł† Ų§ŲØŁ† Ł…Ų­Ł…ŲÆ’ translates to “the unique of the kings of the age, king of the Arabs and of Yemen, Imran son of Muhammad”; in the margin, ‘ŁˆŁ…Ł† ŁŠŲŖŁˆŁƒŁ„ Ų¹Ł„Ł‰ Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ ŁŁ‡Łˆ Ų­Ų³ŲØŁ‡ Ų„Ł† Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ ŲØŲ§Ł„Ųŗ Ų£Ł…Ų±Ł‡ Ł‚ŲÆ Ų¬Ų¹Ł„ Ų§Ł„Ł„Ł‡ Ł„ŁƒŁ„ Ų“ŁŠŲ” Ł‚ŲÆŲ±Ų§Ł‹’; translates to “And whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for him, verily Allah attains His purpose, Allah indeed has appointed a measure for everything”
Ref: Album 1080I Rarity/Choice: Extremely Rare, good VF (slight weakness and ragged edges otherwise very attractive)
Note: The Zuray’ids were a medieval Arab dynasty that ruled over parts of Arabia and Oman during the 9th and 10th centuries. They emerged as a prominent power in the region following the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate and the fragmentation of Islamic territories. The Zuray’ids established their own independent realm, centered primarily in the regions of Najd and eastern Arabia, with their capital at Al-Mubarraz. Under the Zuray’ids, the region witnessed periods of stability and prosperity, as well as cultural and economic development. They played a significant role in trade networks connecting the Arabian Peninsula with neighboring regions, contributing to the exchange of goods, ideas, and knowledge. The Zuray’ids were known for their patronage of Islamic scholarship, architecture, and arts. They supported the construction of mosques, madrasas, and other religious and educational institutions, fostering a rich cultural and intellectual environment in their domains. However, like many dynasties of the time, the Zuray’ids faced internal struggles and external conflicts with neighboring powers. Over time, their influence waned, and they were eventually absorbed into larger political entities in the region. Overall, the Zuray’ids left a lasting legacy in Arabian and Omani history, contributing to the region’s political, cultural, and religious landscape during the medieval period. Diving deep to why the presence of Shi’a Kalima on the coin by Zray’ids in an intriguing aspecte especially considering that Zuray’ids assosiated with Sunni Islam mayĀ  suggest a complex political or religious situation during that period. Here are a few possible explanations for this: Political Alliances: The Zuray’ids might have formed alliances or relationships with Shi’a groups or individuals for political reasons. This could include efforts to gain support or legitimacy from certain segments of the population, particularly in regions where Shi’a communities were influential. Regional Influence: The Zuray’ids may have exercised authority over regions with significant Shi’a populations. In order to maintain stability and control, they might have allowed for the expression of Shi’a beliefs or accommodated Shi’a practices in those areas. Dynastic Politics: It’s possible that the inclusion of the Shi’a kalima on the coin was a strategic move by the Zuray’ids to appeal to various religious groups within their realm. By acknowledging Shi’a beliefs, they could have aimed to foster unity and support among diverse religious communities. Numismatic Analysis: Sometimes, the inscription on coins may not necessarily reflect the ruler’s personal beliefs but could instead be a reflection of local customs, religious tolerance, or political expediency. Therefore, the presence of the Shi’a kalima on the coin may not conclusively indicate the religious affiliation of the Zuray’ids themselves. Overall, the presence of the Shi’a kalima on the Zuray’id coin remains an interesting historical and numismatic anomaly, inviting further exploration into the complex religious and political dynamics of the period.