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Qur'an Leaf

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-116

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single leaf from a manuscript copy of the Qur'an, the book of Islam. The text, in Arabic, commences with a fragment of verse 16 of Surat-al-Fath, "The Victory" (Sura 48); continues with the the entirety of versus 17-29; and ends with the entirety of verses 1-2 (and a fragment of verse 3) of Surat-al-Hujarat, "The Dwellings" (Sura 49). The leaf is said to date from the late 18th or early 19th century and to have originated possibly from the Kashmir region. According to documentation received with the item, "The calligraphy appears to be Nashki script (in black) with orthographic signs in red. The leaf is embellished with gold leaf." The leaf is accompanied by a typescript translation.

Dates

  • c.1800

Language of Materials

The materials in the collection are in Arabic.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

Single manuscript leaf of the Qur'an, the book of Islam, produced in the late 18th or early 19th century, possibly in Kashmir.

Source of Acquisition

The Qur'an Leaf was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1990.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Qur'an Leaf by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

General

This book had been accessioned and originally cataloged as "Koran Leaf." The title was changed to "Qur'an Leaf" during processing in 2022.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the Qur'an Leaf commenced and was completed in November, 2022.

Title
Qur'an Leaf, c. 1800
Status
Completed
Author
John M. Jackson
Date
2022 (CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308