A rare manuscript of the Holy Quran, more than 400 years old, has been opened for display at the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. As a unique example of the art, calligraphy and cultural heritage of Islamic civilisation, it is drawing particular interest from visitors.
The information was given in a report by Gulf News on Thursday (June 18).
The manuscript on display is said to date from the 11th Hijri century. Through its fine golden ornamentation, brightly coloured designs and exquisite calligraphy, it brings out the excellence of the Islamic art of that period.
Every page of the manuscript is decorated with floral designs and intricate ornamentation. The opening section containing Surah Al-Fatiha, in particular, shows a fine combination of geometric designs and golden craftsmanship.
The museum authorities said the manuscript bore testimony to the extraordinary skill of Islamic calligraphers and decorative artists. The artists of that time had presented the writing style of the Quran as a unique art form through beautiful handwriting and aesthetic ornamentation, they said.
The museum, located in the Hira Cultural District of Mecca, uses the various manuscripts it preserves to illustrate the evolution of the writing and decoration of the Quran over the centuries.
Touring the exhibition, visitors gain an idea of the development of Islamic manuscript art, the deep reverence of Muslims for the Quran, and the rich history of Islamic culture. According to the organisers, the Quran is not just a religious text but also an important source of inspiration for world culture and art. The precious centuries-old artifact is now one of the museum’s main attractions, drawing the attention of visitors from home and abroad. Source: Gulf News.
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