1media/IMG_4260_thumb.jpeg2024-02-29T11:34:25-08:00Yonglong Renfc440ff723235fd7cabfc6a4b2163b78dcb005b7444043Folio from the "Blue Qur'an" second half 9th–mid-10th century, Metropolitan Museum of Artplain2024-03-01T08:50:44-08:00Yonglong Renfc440ff723235fd7cabfc6a4b2163b78dcb005b7
The creation of this page should be understood in two contexts:
1. Standardization of the Text: Under the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan (r. 644–656), there was an effort to compile and standardize the Quranic text to prevent variations in recitation and ensure consistency across the rapidly expanding Islamic empire. This effort likely continued into the 800s as the Islamic empire grew, producing more manuscripts to meet the needs of the Muslim community.
2. Cultural and Religious Significance: The Quran holds the utmost importance in Islam, serving as the literal word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Producing manuscripts of the Quran was not only a religious duty but also a way to preserve and disseminate Islamic teachings. As Islam became the dominant religion in new regions, there was a greater demand for manuscripts of the Qur'an for use in religious education and practice.
