Cadi Collection

Pulpit of the Cadi Borhan-ed-din, Jerusalem, Holy Land. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

A Qadi (Cadi or Kadi), a Judge who makes decisions according to Islamic Shari'ah law: Khartoum
533789 A Qadi (Cadi or Kadi), a Judge who makes decisions according to Islamic Shari'ah law: Khartoum, Sudan late 19th century. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The British Occupation of Cairo, Views in and about the City (engraving)
1061104 The British Occupation of Cairo, Views in and about the City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Occupation of Cairo)

The People of Morocco (engraving)
2772823 The People of Morocco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The People of Morocco)

The Crisis in Egypt, Court of the Cadi, Cairo (engraving)
1590723 The Crisis in Egypt, Court of the Cadi, Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, Court of the Cadi, Cairo)

Native Algerian Tribunals (engraving)
2772900 Native Algerian Tribunals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Algerian Tribunals)

Jerusalem, Palestine (Israel) - pulpit of Cadi Borhan-ed-Din
Jerusalem, Palestine (Israel), circa 1880s - The pulpit of Cadi Borhan-ed-Din. Date: circa 1880s

Turkish minister, interpreter, scholar, judge and Janissary.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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The British Occupation of Cairo: the Mahkemeh, Court of the Cadi, Egypt

Turkey - Kadikoy
Kadikoy on the Asian side of the Sea of Marmara. The capital city of the Roman Empire between 330-395 AD, in Byzantine times, Byzantium was considered the world centre of civilsation for 600 years

MUSLIM COURT, 1334 A. D. Abu Zayd pleads before the Cadi of Ma arra: Magamat of Al-Hariri illuminated manuscript, 1334
MUSLIM COURT, 1334 A.D. Abu Zayd pleads before the Cadi of Ma arra: Magamat of Al-Hariri illuminated manuscript, 1334. A.D

El Cid at Valencia
El Cid, (Roderigo Diaz de Bivar), in legend the national hero of Spain, watches the Cadi burn during his conquest of Valencia, with his wife donna Jimena

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Amidst the rich history of the Middle East, this captivating image transports us to various courts of the Cadi, or Islamic judge. From the Pulpit Borhan-ed-Din in Jerusalem's Old City, to the bustling streets of Cairo during the British occupation, we witness the daily life and justice system of the Muslim world. In Morocco, the people gather before their Cadi, while in Algeria, tribunals are held under the watchful eyes of interpreters and scholars. In this illuminated manuscript from 1334 A.D., Abu Zayd pleads his case before the Cadi of Ma arras. Meanwhile, El Cid stands victorious at Valencia, a testament to the complex tapestry of power and justice in the Islamic world. This stunning 3772 x 2099 pixel image also takes us to Istanbul's Kadikoy, where the Turkish minister upholds the law. Through these captivating glimpses, we gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of Islamic judicial systems throughout history.