Handwritten Quran Unveiled in Russia’s Tatarstan

IQNA – The city of Kazan in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan witnessed the unveiling of the first handwritten Quran in modern Russian history, which was written entirely by hand.

According to the Muslimsaroundtheworld website, in a scientific and cultural program, the city of Kazan witnessed the unveiling of the handwritten copy.

It was handwritten after a long period in which the publication of the Quran was limited to printing.

This handwritten Quran shows the revival of the ancient tradition of writing the Quran, which is almost forgotten, and a renewed interest in the art of calligraphy and service to the Quran.

The importance of this project lies in the revival of the Russian Islamic calligraphy school.

This Quran has been written according to strict scientific standards and with reference to a large number of similar sources and works.

In addition to being a comprehensive organizational project that goes beyond personal efforts, it has combined the artistic dimension and scientific service to the Quran.

While accurately matching the Quran with historical manuscripts from the early centuries of Islam, this project has also attempted to present a work with the highest level of accuracy in writing.

The integration of the Waqf ([pausing) positions and markings based on in-depth scientific research has also facilitated the reading of this Quran and brought it closer to the approved scientific standards in writing the Quranic text.

The Russian manuscript Quran was transcribed through an organizational project in which a committee of experts and specialists collaborated, and the implementation of this project demonstrates the organizations' ability to produce works based on scientific accuracy and artistic innovation.

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