The Qur'an
- Reference:GB 227 ms3(O)
- Dates of Creation:1663
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:Arabic
- Physical Description:1 volume, 305ff
Scope and Content
Elegant copy, floral design on cover. Double 'unwan in gilt, green, red, blue and mauve. Borders in gilt, green and red. Fine naskhi, Arabic. Surahs separated by gilt bands but no titles. Divisions marked in the margins for morning and evening use during a monthly cycle.
f. 304-305 contains a prayer by the writer hoping not to be punished if he has broken any of the rules of tajwid (the science of the correct punctuation of the Qur'an).
The 28th copy of the Qur'an made by Saiyid 'Isa Kilmi and completed on 27 August 1663.
Administrative / Biographical History
Saiyid 'Isa Kilmi, pupil of Tallaq Ahmad Effendi of Adrianople.
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
From Professor Kay's Library, catalogued by DM Dunlop.
Note
Call number used to be ms PJ7836.A2
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper: 7.5" x 5".
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
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