Need translation help with Islamic text on Aceh sword!

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Need translation help with Islamic text on Aceh sword!

11th May 2010, 11:21 PM

Dom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

I have a ladieng with islamic text engraved at the handle.
Can anyone help me with the translation please? Maurice

Hi Maurice
who told you that is "Islamic" ??

the alphabet used is Arabic, yes

but the language ??? not

might be "bahasa Melayu" ?? I dunno

à +

Dom

ps/ the reading (from right to left) is
belhr bentarra lamik

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