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Page from Qur'an, detail
12024-03-28T13:31:02-07:00Richard Lent3e723f35a685aebf07b8b602f188f085f3fa0c8f448014Detail of page from Qur'an, c. 850-1000, North Africa, 1985.365plain2024-08-18T09:39:50-07:00Zoe Zimmer726b0bce27fe407b566d2fd9122871e9e9ddcf50
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12024-03-28T13:31:09-07:00Who made this Page from the Qur'an?7plain2024-08-15T10:39:39-07:00 Yonglong (Ethan) Ren, Class of 2026, College of the Holy Cross
Scribes and calligraphers were highly skilled and trained individuals responsible for transcribing the Qur'anic text. Calligraphers were revered for their mastery of Arabic calligraphy, particularly for their ability to write in the specific scripts that had been developed and standardized for Qur'anic texts, such as Kufic. Their work required a deep knowledge of the Qur'an, precision, and a steady hand to ensure that each letter and word was accurately and beautifully rendered. The role of a calligrapher was highly respected, as they were tasked with the sacred duty of copying the word of God.
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