


: detailed view of the word 'Allah' written in bihari Arabic script using gold ink with a black outline from a 15th century Qur'an copied in India. The start of Su rah al-Baqarah (The Heifer, 2) is written in elegant rayhani script on thin polished paper. : beautifully illuminated 16th century Qur 'an from Persia or Iraq. : Arabic calligraphy written in thuluth script reading, "ln the Name of Allah, The The start of Surah TaaHaa ( 20) is shown on the left hand page.Įnd papers: the whole ofSurah al-Fatihah (The Opening, 1) in two parts from a Q.tr'anic manuscript written in rayhani Arabic script, Iraq, 16th century. It is written on polished paper and bound in a leather hardcover with gold insets.īack cover: 18th century Q.1r'an from the Saharan region of Africa written in sahrawi script on thick paper.

Originating from the Ottoman Empire, it is brilliantly decorated with geometric patterns throughout using precious gold and a variety of other colours. Journey by Night, 17) with the start ofSurah al-Kahf (The Cave, 18) opposite. : 19th century page from a complete Qur 'an beautifully hand written in traditional naskh style Arabic script showing the first few verses of Surah al-Baqarah (The Heifer, 2). The left hand page shows the end of Surah al-Israa (The Which none can touch but the purified." Surah al-Waaqi'ah (The Event) 56: 77-79.įront cover: a magnificent 16th century Qur'an from the Iraq region written on beige coloured paper in rayhani script. "That (this) is indeed an honourable recitation (the Noble Qur'an). In the Name of Allah, The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful. In the Name of Allah) The Most Compassionate) The Most Merciful.
