Unknown - Qur'an - Bihar India - 1425

A fine illuminated bi-folio miniature from a Qur'an originating in the state of Bihar, India, circa 1425. The folio contains the concluding verses of chapter 33, v.30-35, Al-Ahzab (The Enemy Alliance). It contains what looks like a header in gold thuluth, which in fact is verse 31 and reads "and whoever of you is devoutly obedient to God and His Messenger". Scribes often did this to emphasise a significant clause mid-verse, especially one with significant theological weight. This is marked by a very fine almond shaped illuminated marginal with north and south finials. The marginal at the bottom left marks the 35th verse division (marked in 5's) of the chapter.

This passage is significant across Islamic traditions being central to discussions about the household ("Ahl al-Bayt") and he early Quranic affirmation of gender parity in religious duty and reward.

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 11 lines of fine script with gold 'aya' marking the verses and several 'Allah' in gold thuluth font.

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