Islamic Quran Page Circa 16th-17th century AD This Quranic manuscript page is composed of nine lines of large, elegant black script, with red cursive translations written between the lines. The manuscript is further adorned with red ruling, which frames the text and enhances its structure. The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God (Allah) to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of approximately 23 years, beginning in 610 AD. It is composed of 114 chapters, known as surahs, which vary in length and cover a wide range of spiritual, moral, legal, and social guidance. The Quran is written in classical Arabic and is considered by Muslims to be the literal word of God, preserved in its original form. The text was transmitted orally during Muhammad's lifetime and compiled into written form shortly after his death under the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan. Dimensions: 255mm x 170mm; weight 5g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.