Reading and studying the Qur'an is one of the most important activities during Ramadan. In this lecture and visual presentation, we will explore the history of the written Qur’an from the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) up to the print and digital eras. We will discuss issues of the Qur'anic text transmission and Qur'anic writing systems and techniques, including Rasm (orthography), vocalization, scripts, marks and colors.

The presentation will feature several of the Heritage Library's significant Qur'anic manuscripts from the first centuries of Hijra (7th to 9th centuries CE) through the 20th century. Special attention will be given to the earliest known Mushaf (Qur'anic copy) written in Qatar. Moreover, rare copies printed in Qatar will be presented. 

The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ahmed Khalid Shokri, Professor of Qur’anic Studies at Qatar University, and Mahmoud Zaki, Information Services Librarian (Manuscripts) at our Heritage Library.

This event will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/TheQatarNationalLibrary/

Date: 4 May 2019 

Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Language: Arabic and English 

Target Audience: General public 

This is an open event; RSVP is not required