Hand-written Quran Copy Attributed to Imam Ali (AS) to Be Published

A hand-written copy of the Holy Quran said to have been inscribed by Imam Ali (AS) is to be published in Najaf, Iraq.

The Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) will publish the copy as part of its plan to publish Islamic manuscripts, the website of the Astan reported.
Sayyid Salih Al-Heydari, head of Iraqi Shias’ Awqaf Department and a supervisor of the plan, said it is a step aimed at preserving the history of the Astan and the historical status of Imam Ali (AS) as one of the Quran scribes. 
He said the copy attributed to Imam Ali (AS) is a rare one dating back to the first Hijri century.
He added that published copies will be distributed among the personalities and figures visiting the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS).
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