[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Kashmir](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir) › [Tārīkh-i Rashīdī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi) › [The Tarikh-i-Rashidi (Elias, Ross)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross) › 11.2 # The Rashīdī History 11.2 The Tarikh-i-Rashidi (Elias, Ross) 11.2 - **Language:** English ### [11.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11.2) "Amma bad" Let it not be concealed from the minds of the wise that the Koran, which is the greatest of the miracles of Muhammad, is divided into three sections. The first contains the declaration of the Unity of God; the second the statutes of the Holy Law of Muhammad, and the third historical matter, such as the lives of the Prophets. Thus, we see, one-third of this book (none but the clean shall touch it) is intended to teach the history of past generations; and therein lies the clearest proof of the excellence of the science of history. Moreover, all are agreed concerning the utility of this science; and most nations, nay, all the peoples of the world, have studied it, and have collected and handed down traditions of their forefathers, of which they give ample proofs and upon which they rely. For instance, the Turks, in their literary compositions and in their transaction of business, as well as in their ordinary intercourse, employ a speech based upon the traditions and chronicles of their ancestors. - [Previous: 11.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11.1) - [Next: 11.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11.3) - [Up: 11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.kashmir.tarikh-i-rashidi~en-ross.11.2) · Pramāṇa