Rare Qur’an manuscript showcased at Saudi exhibition
More than 1,000-year-old copy by famed calligrapher Ibn Al-Bawwab highlights centuries of Islamic scholarship and artistic excellence
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — A rare manuscript of the Holy Qur’an dating back more than a millennium has become one of the main attractions at the “Iqra” exhibition in Makkah, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich legacy of Islamic calligraphy and Qur’anic preservation.
The exhibition, organized by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque at the King Abdulaziz Endowment, features an exceptional handwritten copy of the Holy Qur’an produced by the celebrated calligrapher Ali bin Hilal, widely known as Ibn Al-Bawwab.
Displayed alongside the manuscript is a detailed scholarly guide examining its calligraphy, decorative artistry and historical significance, enabling visitors to explore the evolution of Arabic script and Islamic ornamentation across the centuries.
Organizers say the manuscript is regarded as one of the rarest surviving Qur’anic works because of its outstanding historical, artistic and academic importance.
Only two known copies of the manuscript are believed to exist worldwide, underscoring the enduring reverence Muslims have shown toward the Holy Qur’an throughout Islamic history.
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