The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah has highlighted a rare and unique example of Islamic artistic creativity—a historic copy of the Holy Quran written in the shape of a ship, an innovative visual expression reflecting the mastery and artistry Muslims achieved in Quran writing throughout the ages.
This copy is considered one of the most distinguished heritage pieces, estimated to date back to the 5th century AH (11th century CE), making it a living testament to the development of Islamic calligraphy and ornamentation arts during that era.
It bears the marks of time, with some of its letters changing color from black to brown due to the age of the materials used, while red markings were later added to clarify its recitation, reflecting Muslims’ continuous interest in preserving copies of the Holy Quran and facilitating their recitation.
This rare copy is preserved in the collections of the King Abdulaziz Library, which gives special care to preserving Islamic heritage and rare manuscripts and making them accessible to researchers and interested parties, highlighting the civilizational legacy of the Kingdom and the Islamic world.
Source: Riyadh Daily