Sunni Collection

View of the Tomb of Altamsh, Koutub, near Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Tomb of Altamsh, Koutub, near Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portrait of Selim I, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)
CH332986 Portrait of Selim I, c.1550 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 99x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dagestani types - Sunni Muslim man wearing traditional dress and headgear
698958 Dagestani types - Sunni Muslim man wearing traditional dress and headgear, with a sheathed dagger at his side is sitting on the ground, Russian Empire

Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J
STC439729 Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Hootiyana Dhoondees, Agricultural Tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan
STC439694 Hootiyana Dhoondees, Agricultural Tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Islamic adventurer known as Mahdi meditating in a cave from a Persian manuscript. Mehhdy. Mehhedi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by L

Mullik Morad and Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees, Soonnee Musulmans, Kohat
STC439725 Mullik Morad and Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees, Soonnee Musulmans, Kohat, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

The Mufti (engraving)
972315 The Mufti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mufti, Sunni Muslim scholar who interprets and expounds Islamic law)

Astrolabe of Umar ibn Yusuf ibn Umar ibn Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari
3493019 Astrolabe of Umar ibn Yusuf ibn Umar ibn Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari, 1291 (decorated brass with silver inlay) by Yemen School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Khadir Bukhsh, Khosa Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India
STC439737 Khadir Bukhsh, Khosa Beloch, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

A Guddra, from Lus Beyla, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India
STC439693 A Guddra, from Lus Beyla, Soonnee Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Jahangir holding a picture of the Madonna, inscribed in Persian: Jahangir Shah, Moghul
SCP57393 Jahangir holding a picture of the Madonna, inscribed in Persian: Jahangir Shah, Moghul, 1620 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 49x33 cm; National Museum of India

Mullik Ensal, Wuzeeree tribesman from the Afghan Frontier Tribe, Kohat
STC439684 Mullik Ensal, Wuzeeree tribesman from the Afghan Frontier Tribe, Kohat, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Afghan Horse Dealers, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind, from The People of India, by J
STC439682 Afghan Horse Dealers, Soonnee Mussulmans, Sind, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Professor Lecturing At The Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880

Egypt - Bicharin encampment. The Bisharin are a Sunni Muslim tribe of the Beja nomadic ethnic group who live in the eastern part of the Nubian Desert in Sudan and southern Egypt. Date: circa 1904

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876-1909). Son of Abdu?lmecit I, succeeded his brother Murat V, deposed by Midhat Pasha. He promulgated a constitution (1876)

Bisharin Men dancing
The Bisharin are a Sunni Muslim tribe of the Beja nomadic ethnic group in the eastern part of the Nubian Desert in Sudan - close to Aswan

Iran / India Mscript
Page from a book of Sunni devotional poetry, scribed in nasta liq script from northern India or eastern Persia. The miniature may show a teacher giving instruction

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Sunni, a term that encompasses various aspects of history, culture, and religion. It represents a diverse range of experiences and perspectives within the Muslim world. One significant event in Sunni history was the massacre of Maronite Christians by Druze and Sunni Muslim paramilitary groups during the 1860 Mount Lebanon civil war in Damascus, Syria. This tragic incident highlighted the complexities and tensions that can arise within religious communities during times of conflict. Moving to a different geographical location, we find ourselves near Delhi in 1891. The Tomb of Altamsh stands tall as a testament to the architectural prowess of this era. Its grandeur reflects the rich heritage left behind by those who practiced Sunni Islam. Delving deeper into history, we come across an intriguing portrait from around 1550: Selim I. Painted with oil on canvas, this depiction captures one individual's connection to Sunni Islam during an era marked by political upheaval and expansion. Shifting our focus towards contemporary life, we encounter a Dagestani man dressed in traditional attire associated with Sunni Muslims. His clothing serves as both an expression of cultural identity and religious affiliation - showcasing how faith intertwines with everyday existence. Continuing our exploration through India's vibrant tapestry, we meet Kharal - a Soonnee Mahomedan from Mooltan - captured beautifully in J's "The People of India" series. This snapshot offers us glimpses into the lives led by individuals practicing Sunni Islam amidst their agricultural pursuits. Intriguingly contrasting these rural scenes is an image depicting an Islamic adventurer known as Mahdi meditating inside a cave. This portrayal highlights not only spiritual devotion but also showcases how individuals have sought solace or enlightenment throughout history within various branches of Islam such as Sunnism. Taking another step forward into time brings us face-to-face with Mullik Morad and Ahmedshere – Sipah Afreedees, Soonnee Musulmans from Kohat.