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- The manuscript features a compact, octagonal design that combines portability with artistic precision and innovation
- The exhibit supports the museum’s mission to educate visitors about the history and evolution of Qur’anic calligraphy
MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is showcasing a rare 19th-century Qur’an manuscript from India, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The manuscript features a compact, octagonal design that combines portability with artistic precision and innovation.
The exhibit supports the museum’s mission to educate visitors about the history and evolution of Qur’anic calligraphy, while enhancing the district’s cultural and tourism appeal and reinforcing Makkah’s global significance.
The museum also displays a replica of the Holy Kaaba’s door, highlighting the fusion of artistic beauty and spiritual meaning in Islamic civilization.
The replica features Qur’anic verses in Arabic calligraphy with intricate Islamic decoration in a distinctive style.
The original door dates to the reign of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz. It features fine details and rich engravings, including Qur’anic verses that reflect the sanctity of the Holy Kaaba.
The engraved verses are arranged in a balanced composition, showcasing precise design, skilled craftsmanship, and surrounding floral and geometric motifs.
The museum also houses a rare mosaic depicting the opening verses of the Holy Qur’an. This artwork blends elegant Arabic calligraphy with the richness of Islamic decorative arts.
Dating to the 17th century, the mosaic reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a long tradition of expressing the Qur’an through diverse artistic forms.
The original manuscript is preserved at the King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries, a leading institution dedicated to safeguarding rare Islamic manuscripts.
The museum is attracting growing numbers of visitors with its educational content and innovative displays, reinforcing Makkah’s role as a center of Islamic culture.
The Hira Cultural District is located next to Jabal Hira, home to Hira Cave where revelation descended on Prophet Muhammad, giving it deep religious and historical significance.
The district includes several key facilities, most notably the Holy Qur’an Museum, which presents the history of the Qur’an’s compilation and development, along with interactive exhibits on Arabic calligraphy and Islamic arts.
source https://www.arabnews.com/node/2640469/saudi-arabia
Categories: Arab World, Islamic history, Qur'an, Quran, Saudi Arabia