The morning of Al-Asha

This book is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering various topics since the early periods of Islam about systems of governance, administration, politics, economy, libraries, provinces, covenants, customs, traditions, clothing, in the Arab East. In the book, Al-Qalqashandi discusses the qualities of the scribe and his qualifications, writing tools, and the history of the diwan which is now known as ministries. It also covers writing in Arab countries, arts and methods of writing, describes the clothing of soldiers, weapons, processions for the inauguration of caliphs and sultans, occasions for moon sighting of Ramadan, Iftar tables, racecourses, and sports. The book describes the shapes of turbans and clothes, animals and mounts, and the manifestations of Arab society, its traditions, customs, and social phenomena.