Handwritten Mushaf of the Qur'an by Khattat Salih al-Usqadari
( مصحف مخطوط بخط الخطاط صالح اﻷسكداري)

Title	Handwritten Mushaf of the Qur'an by Khattat Salih al-Usqadari
Title Original	مصحف مخطوط بخط الخطاط صالح اﻷسكداري
Type	Book
Language	Arabic
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	Yes
Pages Count	641
Library:	Darul Kutub
Library Asset ID	e965881b396b4e3888e1188d4067861b1fec3b73
Record ID	2167
Library Location	Darul Pole
Notes	A rare handwritten copy of the Holy Quran, made by the eminent master of calligraphy Salih al-Usqadari in 1790. This Mushaf represents a unique historical and artistic heritage of the 18th century Islamic calligraphic school. The text of the Holy Qur'an was transcribed by hand in compliance with the canonical standard of writing (ar-rasm al-'usmani). The manuscript is distinguished by high quality of design, harmonious proportions of letters and masterful ornamentation. The book is of interest to collectors, specialists in the history of calligraphy and all connoisseurs of Islamic art.

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Handwritten Mushaf of the Qur'an by Khattat Salih al-Usqadari

( مصحف مخطوط بخط الخطاط صالح اﻷسكداري)

Type Book

Language Arabic

Digital Yes

Manuscript Yes

Pages Count 641

Library Darul Kutub

Library Asset ID e965881b396b4e3888e1188d4067861b1fec3b73

Record ID 2167

Library Location Darul Pole

Notes A rare handwritten copy of the Holy Quran, made by the eminent master of calligraphy Salih al-Usqadari in 1790. This Mushaf represents a unique historical and artistic heritage of the 18th century Islamic calligraphic school. The text of the Holy Qur'an was transcribed by hand in compliance with the canonical standard of writing (ar-rasm al-'usmani). The manuscript is distinguished by high quality of design, harmonious proportions of letters and masterful ornamentation. The book is of interest to collectors, specialists in the history of calligraphy and all connoisseurs of Islamic art.