What is codicology and manuscript studies? Which subjects are most studied in the field? What are the latest developments in studying the Islamic manuscript culture? What are the current resources and research literature?

These and many other questions about the Islamic manuscript culture are in the heart of a lecture series organized jointly by Qatar National Library and the Center for Manuscript Studies at Fatih Sultan Mehmed Waqf University in Istanbul. The talks will be held monthly by renowned international experts in Islamic codicology and manuscript studies, addressing scholars and the general audience alike. 

Coinciding with Ramadan, the holy month of the Qur’an and as part of the Library’s marking of the Arabic Manuscript Day, April’s lecture of the series, titled “Studying Qur’anic Manuscripts: A New Approach”, will be given by Mahmoud Zaki, the manuscript librarian at the Library.

The event will be conducted online via Zoom in Arabic, with simultaneous interpretation provided in English, and live-streamed via the Library’s YouTube Channel.

Date: 11 April 2022

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 PM

Language: Arabic, with simultaneous interpretation provided in English 

Target Audience: Researchers, students and the general public

Seats are limited, please click the button below to register.