Makkah Museum Showcases Early Materials Used to Record the Holy Quran
Islamabad: The Quran Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is hosting an exhibition featuring replicas of the materials used to record the revelations of the Holy Quran during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The exhibition offers visitors an educational journey into the early period of divine revelation, explaining how the Quranic verses were preserved and documented by the Prophet’s companions before they were compiled into a complete manuscript.
Among the replica artifacts on display are parchment, palm leaves, wooden tablets, stones, and animal bones, including shoulder blades and ribs, which were historically used as writing surfaces for recording the revealed verses.
Museum officials note that the exhibited items are faithful reproductions of the original materials used during the Prophet’s era and illustrate the methods employed to preserve the Quran in its authentic form before the compilation of the complete Mushaf.
The exhibition also features interactive presentations that demonstrate how these materials were used and highlight the meticulous efforts made to safeguard the text of the Holy Quran throughout its preservation.
The Hira Cultural District further presents the history of the Quran, its sciences, and the various stages of its writing and compilation through modern exhibition halls and immersive interactive technologies, providing visitors with a comprehensive educational experience.
