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| location = Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Cultural Center, Kabul, Afghanistan |
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| creator = Mohammed Sabeer Khedri Hussani and nine student apprentices |
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| sponsor = [[Sayed Mansur Naderi]] |
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The world's largest handmade [[Quran]] was unveiled in [[Kabul]], Afghanistan in 2012. It was crafted by Afghan [[calligrapher]] Mohammed Sabeer Khedri Hussani and his team. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The largest Quran was produced over a five-year period by Afghan calligrapher Mohammed Sabeer Khedri Hussani and his team of nine student apprentices. The Quran stands over seven feet tall and five feet wide, with a total weight of 1,102 pounds. It comprises 218 pages, all of which are bound in an [[embossed leather]] cover made from the hides of 21 goats. The project emoloys the art of [[Arabic calligraphy|Quranic calligraphy]] and [[Islamic decoration]]. <ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/worlds-largest-quran-unveiled-in-afghanistan/|title="World's largest Quran" unveiled in Afghanistan|publisher=CBS News|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The project, sponsored by the |
The project, sponsored by the Afghan [[Ismaili]] leader [[Sayed Mansur Naderi]], aimed to manifest Afghanistan's cultural heritage and Islamic scholarship. Initiated in September 2004 and completed in September 2009, the unveiling took place in January 2012, amid ceremonies attended by government officials, religious leaders, and the public.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.khaama.com/worlds-largest-holy-quran-calligraphy-inaugurated-in-kabul-410/|title=World’s biggest handmade Holy Quran unveiled in Kabul|publisher=Khaama Press|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref> |
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According to Arabian Business, [[Farkhunda Zahra Naderi]], the sponsor's daughter, also |
According to ''Arabian Business'', [[Farkhunda Zahra Naderi]], the sponsor's daughter, also had a leading role in the project, particularly in the renovation of the library that houses the Quran.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/lifestyle/arts/afghan-calligrapher-unveils-world-s-largest-koran-441244|title=Afghan calligrapher unveils world’s largest Koran|publisher=Arabian Business|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref> |
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The placement of the Quran in the Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Cultural Center is part of a wider initiative to safeguard and promote Afghan culture.<ref name="auto"/> |
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==Significance== |
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The Quran's creation serves multiple purposes: as a remarkable piece of art, it illustrates the high level of craftsmanship in Afghanistan; as a cultural symbol, it reflects the country's commitment to its Islamic heritage. Furthermore, housing this Quran at the Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Cultural Center symbolizes a broader effort to preserve and celebrate Afghan culture. This initiative demonstrates that despite historical challenges, Afghanistan's rich cultural and artistic traditions continue to thrive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/worlds-largest-quran-unveiled-in-afghanistan/|title="World's largest Quran" unveiled in Afghanistan|publisher=CBS News|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==Cultural Impact== |
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Acknowledged as a significant achievement by Afghan society and the wider Muslim community, the world's largest handmade Quran has garnered accolades and recognition. Government representatives, religious leaders, and civil society have praised this project for enhancing Afghanistan's cultural landscape and offering a source of national pride. This initiative underscores the potential for cultural and artistic endeavors to foster unity and resilience among communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.khaama.com/worlds-largest-holy-quran-calligraphy-inaugurated-in-kabul-410/|title=World’s biggest handmade Holy Quran unveiled in Kabul|publisher=Khaama Press|accessdate=28 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Quran]] |
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[[Category:Islam in Afghanistan]] |
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[[Category:2012 in Afghanistan]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:53, 15 April 2024
| World's Largest Handmade Quran | |
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| Material | Cloth, paper, leather (from 21 goats), gold script, and colorful decoration |
| Size | Over 7 feet tall, 5 feet wide |
| Weight | 1,102 pounds |
| Created | September 2004 - September 2009 |
| Present location | Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Cultural Center, Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Culture | Islamic, Afghan |
The world's largest handmade Quran was unveiled in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012. It was crafted by Afghan calligrapher Mohammed Sabeer Khedri Hussani and his team.
Overview
[edit]The largest Quran was produced over a five-year period by Afghan calligrapher Mohammed Sabeer Khedri Hussani and his team of nine student apprentices. The Quran stands over seven feet tall and five feet wide, with a total weight of 1,102 pounds. It comprises 218 pages, all of which are bound in an embossed leather cover made from the hides of 21 goats. The project emoloys the art of Quranic calligraphy and Islamic decoration. [1]
History
[edit]The project, sponsored by the Afghan Ismaili leader Sayed Mansur Naderi, aimed to manifest Afghanistan's cultural heritage and Islamic scholarship. Initiated in September 2004 and completed in September 2009, the unveiling took place in January 2012, amid ceremonies attended by government officials, religious leaders, and the public.[2] According to Arabian Business, Farkhunda Zahra Naderi, the sponsor's daughter, also had a leading role in the project, particularly in the renovation of the library that houses the Quran.[3]
The placement of the Quran in the Hakim Nasir Khusraw Balkhi Cultural Center is part of a wider initiative to safeguard and promote Afghan culture.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b ""World's largest Quran" unveiled in Afghanistan". CBS News. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "World's biggest handmade Holy Quran unveiled in Kabul". Khaama Press. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Afghan calligrapher unveils world's largest Koran". Arabian Business. Retrieved 28 March 2024.