المداد، الحبر، السيب، السواد

Ingredients

زاج, ماقل, المداد

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

The ink is described as 'Midad' or 'Hibr'. Components mentioned include 'Zaj' (vitriol) and 'Maql' (a type of gum or resin used as a binder). It is characterized by its intense blackness ('Sawad') when applied to surfaces (p. 123). Poetic references mention the ink being carried in an inkwell ('Al-Dawwah') and applied using a reed pen ('Al-Yara' or 'Al-Merwad') (p. 123, 126, 129).

Evidence

"بمجاج زاج دارج فوق مصقول"

Remarks

The text highlights the usage of 'Zaj' (vitriol) as a primary coloring or reactive agent in ink production within the Najd region (p. 123). Inks were often described in poetry to emphasize their contrast with white paper (p. 122). There is a mention of 'Siba' as a general term for inks or dyes used in writing (p. 125).