Rare Quranic Manuscript Goes on Display at Holy Quran Museum in Makkah

A rare ancient Quranic manuscript has been placed on public display at the Holy Quran Museum in Makkah, giving visitors direct access to an original text preserved within the museum’s collection. The exhibit is part of an ongoing programme at the museum to present Quranic heritage to a broad audience through curated displays and original artefacts.

Located in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah, the Holy Quran Museum preserves and showcases rare manuscripts spanning various Islamic eras, in addition to displays that trace the history of the Quran and efforts to maintain its text across centuries. Exhibitions focus on introducing visitors to the stages of compilation, writing, and transmission, using original copies to illustrate the continuity of preservation practices over time.

The museum’s collection policy centres on authenticated materials that allow the public to examine original texts and scripts in a controlled environment, accompanied by explanatory materials that place each manuscript in historical context.