Qur'an Manuscript Folio (Recto); Illuminated Page, 1500s. ink, gold, and colors on paper, Sheet: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1924.746.1.a. CC0.
Qur'an Manuscript Folio (Recto); Illuminated Page
1500s
Maker Unknown
Islamic Art
Qur'an Manuscript Folio (Recto); Illuminated Page, 1500s. Afghanistan, Herat, Safavid period (1501–1722). Ink, gold, and colors on paper; sheet: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1924.746.1.a
Inscription: Translation:
Surah I: 1-7:
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.
Praise belongs to God, the Lord of all Being, the All
merciful, the All-compassionate, the Master of the Day of Doom
Thee only do we serve; to Thee alone do we pray for succour.
Guide us in the straight path, the path of those whom Thou
has blessed, not of those against whom Thou art wrathful,
nor of those who are astray.
Left folio (Surah II, 1-4)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.
Alif Lam Mim
That is the book, wherein is no doubt, a guidance to the
godfearing who believe in the Unseen, and perform the
prayer, and expend of that We have provided them; who
believe in what has been sent down to thee and that had been
sent down before thee, and have faith in the Hereafter;
those are upon guidance from their Lord, those are the ones
who prosper.
