Sharjah :
A special exhibit of extraordinary manuscripts copied from the Holy Quran, dating
back to 15 th and 16 th centuries CE are currently on display at the 41st Sharjah
International Book Fair, which includes a rare genealogy featuring the family tree of
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Visitors walking into the main atrium have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the
gilded pages of these perfectly preserved, embossed books on genealogy,
geography, history, linguistics, and literature, along with a detailed description that
explains their origin and history.
This exhibition is organised by Italy’s ancient Ambrosiana Library and the Catholic
University of Sacred Heart.
Along with the 17th century cosmology book Miracles of Existence, the exhibit
features one of the most acclaimed Arabic dictionaries, Firuzabadi’s 14 th century CE
manuscript Al Qamus Al Muhit, and a 13th century manuscript on the sciences of
Quran called Uncovering the Faces of The Seven Readings by Makki bin Abi Talib Al
Quaisi. This is the oldest manuscript at the exhibition.
SIBF 2022 is an exceptional cultural extravaganza which brings together publishers,
writers, as well as 1.5 million titles of different genres, in various languages, under
one roof. Held at the Sharjah Expo Centre, the event runs until November 13.