Mullah Collection

Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist
Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja or Mullah Nasreddin Hooja or Mullah Nasruddin (1208-1284) was a Seljuq satirist, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir Province, Turkey

Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Mullahs in Shakh-i Zindeh, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire

Crimean Tatars. Mullah, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Crimean Tatars. Mullah, 1862. Sheet 43 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Three-quarters length portrait of a mullah(?), facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Three-quarters length portrait of a mullah(?), facing left, between 1870 and 1886. Written on verso: Match - a wedding match

The Mullah teaching a
3794006 The Mullah teaching a; (add.info.: The Mullah teaching a prayer to a young man in Iraq - photo taken in 1920s after creation of Iraq)

A Mullah and a Pupil, 18th century (gouache heightened with gold, on paper)
1196951 A Mullah and a Pupil, 18th century (gouache heightened with gold, on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); 24.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Dara Shikoh with Mian Mir and Mulla Shah, detached album folio with painting, c
3741790 Dara Shikoh with Mian Mir and Mulla Shah, detached album folio with painting, c.1640 (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on papermounted on paperboard) by Mughal School

The Operations against the Mullah in Somaliland, the Fight at Erego (b / w photo)
1601365 The Operations against the Mullah in Somaliland, the Fight at Erego (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reverse in Somaliland, Scenes of Expeditionary Warfare (litho)
1601155 The Reverse in Somaliland, Scenes of Expeditionary Warfare (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverse in Somaliland)

The Forthcoming Somaliland Expedition, Campaigning Scenes on the Line of Operations (b / w photo)
1601251 The Forthcoming Somaliland Expedition, Campaigning Scenes on the Line of Operations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mullahs or Boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore, from The People of India, by J
STC439691 Mullahs or Boatmen, Mussulmans, Lahore, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

A Mullah and a Musician, c. 1640-1650 (w / c & gold leaf on cream paper)
1196877 A Mullah and a Musician, c.1640-1650 (w/c & gold leaf on cream paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 40.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Dara Shikoh with Mian Mir and Mulla Shah, detached album folio with painting, c
3742001 Dara Shikoh with Mian Mir and Mulla Shah, detached album folio with painting, c.1640 (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on papermounted on paperboard) by Mughal School

A visit at night to a mullah, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A visit at night to a mullah, 18th century

A mullah teaching a prayer to a young man, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
A mullah teaching a prayer to a young man, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925

The Mullah of Mush, Armenia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, Somali religious and nationalist leader, nicknamed The Mad Mullah by the British. He was a Moslem fanatic, claiming to be the incarnation of Mahomet

Mullahs From Bhopal, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Mullah hurrying down typical vaulted alleyway, Yazd, Iran, Middle East

NWFP - A Mohammedan mullah in a quite extraordinary costume of bobble hat and patchwork quilt cloak. Date: circa 1920

Lady Teignmouth and her party, by Hubert Cornish
Lady Teignmouth and her party on the Great Coolea Mullah in the Sunderbans, by Hubert Cornish (1757-1832). The boat in the foreground contained a kitchen

Turkman Mullah at Hazar, Turkemistan
A Turkman Mullah at Hazar, Turkemistan on the Caspian Sea. The Balkan Province of Celeken (Cheleken). Date: circa 1906

A Dervish Leader
The Superior of the Derviches. Depicting a leader of the Dervishes. 1803

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan - Mad Mullah
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

The covered bazaar, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Racial / Iran / Mullah C1840
A mullah (scholar)

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"Mullah: The Satirical Sage and Spiritual Guide" Nasreddin, the renowned Seljuq satirist, once said that a mullah's wisdom could be found in the most unexpected places. As we step into a colorful mosque in Nizwa, Ad Dakhiliyah, we witness this truth unfold. In an exquisite 18th-century painting, a mullah walks alongside his pupil, their bond symbolizing the transmission of knowledge through generations. The gouache heightened with gold on paper reflects the reverence bestowed upon these spiritual mentors. Dara Shikoh sought solace in the company of Mian Mir and Mulla Shah as depicted in another detached album folio. This painting captures their profound connection and showcases how mullahs have long been pillars of guidance for seekers of enlightenment. However, not all encounters with they are serene. In Somaliland's fight against extremism, black-and-white photographs depict intense operations against a rebellious figure known as "the Mullah. " These images serve as reminders that even those who guide others can sometimes become misguided themselves. Yet amidst conflict and chaos, there is hope. Lithographs portraying expeditionary warfare reveal scenes from Somaliland where brave soldiers strive to reverse the influence of this wayward leader. Their determination exemplifies resilience against radical ideologies propagated by individuals like "the Mullah. " Mullas are not solely confined to religious spaces; they permeate various aspects of society too. A depiction from Lahore shows them both as revered figures and humble boatmen navigating life's rivers while upholding their faith. Artistic representations also shed light on more intimate moments involving mullahs.