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Describe the uploaded image. Search for images or information about the Kaaba, Khana Kaaba, or Masjid al-Haram.
Describe the uploaded image. Search for images or information about the Kaaba, Khana Kaaba, or Masjid al-Haram. 2401:BA80:A12A:2860:C297:D4C0:23DF:7587 (talk) 18:57, 17 October 2025 (UTC)
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This change is being suggested because the previous translation contains some minor errors and takes liberties with the meaning of the passage.
Change "This translates to:
"In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Our Lord, accept from us that you are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Draw nearer to God Almighty by renewing the marble of this noble and honorable house. The poor servant of God Almighty, the honorable Sultan King Abu al-Nasr Barsbay, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. May God reach his hopes and adorn his deeds with good deeds. The year eight hundred and twenty-six AH"
to
"This translates to:
"In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Our Lord, accept from us [this work], indeed, you are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Draw nearer to God Almighty by renewing the marble of this noble and honorable house. The poor servant of God Almighty, the honorable Sultan, King Abu al-Nasr Barsbay, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. May God cause him to reach his hopes and adorn his deeds with good works. Year six and twenty and eight-hundred (826 AH)." Jumpy1111 (talk) 03:29, 29 October 2025 (UTC)
- In principle yes but to be on the safe side can you identify a wp:reliable source for that translation? Is it your own or where did you find it? 𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 10:03, 29 October 2025 (UTC)
- @Jumpy1111: What JMF said. Until then,
Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.- Good luck and happy editing.
- Ps I am adding a diff for of OP's edit request who might prefer that.
| − | This translates to | + | This translates to:
"In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Our Lord, accept from us [this work], indeed, you are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Draw nearer to God Almighty by renewing the marble of this noble and honorable house. The poor servant of God Almighty, the honorable Sultan, King Abu al-Nasr Barsbay, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. May God cause him to reach his hopes and adorn his deeds with good works. Year six and twenty and eight-hundred (826 AH)." |
- Slomo666 (talk) 01:40, 1 November 2025 (UTC)
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- The nomination has been rejected per WP:NOTCENSORED (and Q1 of the talk: Mohammed#FAQ), 𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk) 18:54, 1 November 2025 (UTC)