Unknown - Qur'an - Bihar India - 1425

A miniature bi-folio from a Quran originating in the state of Bihar, India, circa 1425. The folio contains verses 189–206 of Chapter 26 (Surah Ash-Shu'ara - The Poets) which conclude the stories of the prophets by detailing the destruction of the People of Aiykah (the companions of the wood) who rejected Prophet Shu'ayb. Core themes for these verses are: Truth vs. Stubbornness: The message is clear, but people choose disbelief out of arrogance. Inevitability of Consequences: Rejection of divine guidance leads to ultimate loss, regardless of temporary worldly enjoyment. And. Mercy and Warning: Allah provides signs and messengers to warn people before punishing them.

It is written in a Arabic naskh script, with black ink and red diactritical markings to guide the devotee through prayer. In this case there are 17 lines of fine script with gold 'aya' marking the verses and several 'Allah' in gold thuluth font. The script is divided by the illuminated chapter heading which cuts across folio. A large illuminated marginal, which retains a good colour, marks the 190th verse of the chapter. THere is some devotional use and some minor smudging of letters hence being ascribed as fair condition.

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