Unknown - Quran - India (Bihar) - 1425

An exceptional large format Qur'anic folio, circa 1425, originating from Bihar, India, a prosperous state, lying south of Nepal close bordering the Ganges river, which became Muslim in the 12th century originally under the Bengal Governors. It is large format written in a unique cursive style called 'Bihari' which was used by India Qur'ans between the late C14th-C16th. The scripts main features re wide, extended horizontal lines and more delicate verticals. Decorative aya in gold separate the verses of the scripture. It is in remarkable condition given its age.

This folio contains verses scripture from chapter 39, al-Zumar (The Troops) v:37-38, which address the issue of absolute divine guidance, the powerlessness of false gods (idols), and complete reliance on God. The margin text bridges the missing text from verse 37 (incomplete on this page) joining the preceding page to this page. The key messages fan this text are: to remind believers that God has the supreme authority to uphold His promise and hold wrongdoers accountable and to instruct the Prophet to declare that God is entirely sufficient (Hasbiyallah), and for true believers to place their complete trust (tawakkul) in Him alone rather than in creation.

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