Unknown - Quran - India - 1830

A Qur'an manuscript scribed in North India dated 1830. The text includes the final 7 verses from chapter 93, Surah Ad Duha (The Morning Sunlight), the full chapter 94, Ash-Sharh (Uplifting the Heart) and the header of chapter 95 (At-Tin (The Fig). Surah Ad-Duhaa (Chapter 93: The Morning Sunlight) is a Meccan Surah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to comfort him during a period when revelation had briefly paused, and opponents were mocking him by claiming that his Lord had abandoned him. Surah Ash-Sharh (Chapter 94, "The Expansion" or "The Relief") is an 8-verse Meccan surah providing comfort and encouragement to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during times of hardship. It promises that ease follows difficulty (94:5-6) and encourages believers to maintain hope, patience, and dedication to God during challenging times.

This is a high quality manuscript in great condition for a document of nearly 200 years old.

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