Folio from the Holy Qur’an
Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 112 (partly). Surah Al-Hajj, verses 62–69 (partly). Naskh script. 11th–12th centuries CE. 26.1 × 23 cm. From the collection of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan
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Description
This 11th–12th centuries folio combines the concluding verse of Surah al-Anbiya (112) with verses 62–69 of Surah al-Hajj. This compositional pairing emphasizes the transition from supplication to the affirmation of divine truth and justice.
Verse 112 of al-Anbiya addresses the Lord as the Judge who decides with truth. Verses 62–69 of al-Hajj affirm that God alone is the True Reality, while all invoked besides Him lack ultimate authority. The thematic relationship between these passages reinforces the theological coherence of the page.
The manuscript is written in naskh script, a rounded and clearly structured book hand. Gilded medallions and decorative elements mark textual divisions and pauses. Colored vocalization signs ensure accurate recitation and create a rhythmic visual structure.
Measurements of the folio presents a balanced layout. The paper reflects the established manuscript production tradition of the period.
Within the framework of the First Renaissance, this page demonstrates the consolidation of Qur’anic manuscript standards, uniting clarity of script with a deliberate decorative program.