Rare Manuscripts on display at Makkah’s Grand Mosque Library
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – A rare collection of manuscripts is on display at the women’s section of the library at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The manuscripts include Quranic scripts written during the reign of the third caliph, Uthman bin Affan.
There are also calligraphic works by Mohammed Ibrahim and a rare copy of the first legal work to interpret Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence called Musnad Al-Muwatta.
The head of women’s activities at the library, Umaima bint Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, said that the gallery aims to serve as a platform for people to broaden their historical and cultural knowledge.
She told local media outlets that the gallery is open to researchers and pilgrims alike.
In addition to the rare manuscripts, the gallery also contains a mural documenting the stages of development the library went through.
It also has various copies of the Holy Quran printed and calligraphed at various times, as well as old newspapers and old photographs of Makkah’s Grand Mosque.
She said the display of these rare manuscripts is a testament to the rich history and culture of Makkah.
It is also a reminder of the importance of preserving these artifacts for future generations.
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