AhlulBayt News Agency: Residents of Birmingham are being called upon to participate in the creation of a new Quran manuscript, an initiative that will engage people with the Islamic holy book's verses.
This initiative is particularly meaningful given Birmingham's custodianship of one of the Quran's oldest manuscripts, preserved at the University of Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library. The historic sheets are known as Birmingham Quran Manuscript.
The collaborative project, conceived by the Museum of Islamic Arts & Heritage (MIAH) Foundation and Culture Forward, will host workshops at the MIAH Foundation's Islamic Arts Gallery located in Balsall Heath.
These sessions are part of a broader exhibition that delves into the Quran's history and the intricate art of calligraphy, Birmingham Mail reported on Wednesday.
Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse styles of Arabic calligraphy that have adorned Quran manuscripts throughout history.
The transcription process will utilize traditional and vibrantly colored calligraphy paper sourced from Pakistan.
The completed manuscript will be handbound and stitched, employing traditional methods and local materials.
Dr. Neelam Hussain, Director of the MIAH Foundation and Curator of Middle Eastern Manuscripts at the Cadbury Research Library, expressed the significance of the project: "It will be a Quran by the city of Birmingham and from the people of Birmingham. The tradition of copying the Quran has been there since revelation... Now it is Birmingham in the 21st century, so we are asking everyone from Muslims to non-Muslims to participate and continue this tradition copying with the rest of Birmingham."
Professor Sara Jones, Interim Academic Director of Culture Forward, highlighted the project's role in fostering a deeper connection with Birmingham's cultural heritage: "This project is a big part of our Quran in the City programme, and provides people across Birmingham an opportunity to create something one of a kind for the city to treasure."
The initiative, which commenced during Ramadan, will conclude on June 1.
The MIAH Islamic Arts Gallery is conducting workshops every Saturday from 12-2pm, welcoming individuals aged 11 and above.
The exhibition is accessible on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm-6pm and Saturdays from 2pm-6pm, during which time visitors can contribute to the transcription of Quran verses.
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This initiative is particularly meaningful given Birmingham's custodianship of one of the Quran's oldest manuscripts, preserved at the University of Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library. The historic sheets are known as Birmingham Quran Manuscript.
The collaborative project, conceived by the Museum of Islamic Arts & Heritage (MIAH) Foundation and Culture Forward, will host workshops at the MIAH Foundation's Islamic Arts Gallery located in Balsall Heath.
These sessions are part of a broader exhibition that delves into the Quran's history and the intricate art of calligraphy, Birmingham Mail reported on Wednesday.
Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse styles of Arabic calligraphy that have adorned Quran manuscripts throughout history.
The transcription process will utilize traditional and vibrantly colored calligraphy paper sourced from Pakistan.
The completed manuscript will be handbound and stitched, employing traditional methods and local materials.
Dr. Neelam Hussain, Director of the MIAH Foundation and Curator of Middle Eastern Manuscripts at the Cadbury Research Library, expressed the significance of the project: "It will be a Quran by the city of Birmingham and from the people of Birmingham. The tradition of copying the Quran has been there since revelation... Now it is Birmingham in the 21st century, so we are asking everyone from Muslims to non-Muslims to participate and continue this tradition copying with the rest of Birmingham."
Professor Sara Jones, Interim Academic Director of Culture Forward, highlighted the project's role in fostering a deeper connection with Birmingham's cultural heritage: "This project is a big part of our Quran in the City programme, and provides people across Birmingham an opportunity to create something one of a kind for the city to treasure."
The initiative, which commenced during Ramadan, will conclude on June 1.
The MIAH Islamic Arts Gallery is conducting workshops every Saturday from 12-2pm, welcoming individuals aged 11 and above.
The exhibition is accessible on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm-6pm and Saturdays from 2pm-6pm, during which time visitors can contribute to the transcription of Quran verses.
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