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| This beautifully decorated page comes from a Qur’an of the late 8th century or early 9th century. Muslims believe that the Qur’an is an infallible transcription of God’s message to Muhammad. As the messenger of God and seal of the prophets, Muhammad was charged with the responsibility of relaying this message to all believers. Divided into 114 suras, or chapters, the Qur’an is meant to be recited or chanted as part of Islamic worship. | ||||||
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| Middle Ages; Islamic Fundamentalism; Calligraphy; Qur’an; Arabic Literature; Library (institution); Islam; Islam, Spread of; Internationalization of Islam | ||||||
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