Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The Qur'an, God's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in the Arabic language. Initially, ...

Delving into Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts isn't just about unearthing forgotten wisdom; it's a time-traveling adventure ...

Using advanced multispectral imaging, the team revealed verses from Surah al-Nisa’ that had been obscured for centuries, ...

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation is offering a rare and fascinating journey through 1,300 years of Islamic history ...

The manuscript, dating back to the 9th or 10th century, contains verses previously hidden beneath layers of intricate gold ...

Researchers uncover concealed text in the Blue Qur’an using advanced imaging, shedding light on its historical significance.

Dr Chris Burgess, the library's head of public programmes, said: “Ancient manuscripts are time machines ... Erpenius aimed to show the study of Islamic and Asian manuscripts was as important ...

Medicine in the Islamic World has a long history of textual production and practical adaptations, from the Canon of Ibn Sina the Comprehensive Medical Casebook of al-Razi, up to medicine today. Come ...

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