Oldest Quran Copy in China Goes on Display
A 700-year-old handwritten copy of the Quran has gone on display in northwest China.
This copy of the Holy Book of Islam was falling apart when first discovered. But thanks to careful restoration work and generous locals, it has returned to its former glory.
The Quran copy is kept at the Jiezi mosque in Xunhua County. Experts believe it was brought to China from present day Uzbekistan, and written, by hand, between the eighth and 13th century.
The 867-page, two-volume set is the oldest known in China. The book had to be carefully repaired as years of wear and tear had taken their toll.
Source: People’s Daily
The Quran copy is kept at the Jiezi mosque in Xunhua County. Experts believe it was brought to China from present day Uzbekistan, and written, by hand, between the eighth and 13th century.
The 867-page, two-volume set is the oldest known in China. The book had to be carefully repaired as years of wear and tear had taken their toll.
Source: People’s Daily
