A Contribution to Spiritual Heritage: The Mahalla Foundation Donates Historical Works to the Center

The 1872 Gold-Framed Qur’an and a 1920 Epic Poem to Be Displayed at the Museum of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan.

Within the framework of the international forum “The Great Heritage of the Past — the Foundation of an Enlightened Future” held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s Mahalla Charitable Public Foundation presented historically significant manuscripts to the Center for Islamic Civilization.

During the ceremony, Chairman of the Foundation’s Republican Board, Dilshodbek Usmonov, addressed the participants, stating:

“This Center was established on the initiative of our country’s President. By presenting these historical manuscripts, we seek to make a modest yet meaningful contribution to this noble endeavor. We believe that these works will serve as a source of spiritual nourishment and enlightenment for our people, our youth, and visitors”.

The Center’s collection has been enriched with two invaluable works:

The Holy Qur’an, copied in 1872 CE (Hijri 1289) in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province by the renowned calligrapher Mir Muhammad Nuri (a disciple of Umar Rushadi). This manuscript, measuring 200 × 130 mm, is adorned with elegant gold borders.

“The Epic of Hazrat Shomardon and Sayyid Battol Ghozi”, a literary work written in 1920 CE (Hijri 1340). Measuring 220 × 150 mm, this manuscript has been added to the exhibition as a rare example of historical and literary heritage.

It is worth noting that the international expert forum, held on September 26–27 of this year, brought together over 100 specialists from more than 20 countries. Among the participants were representatives of esteemed organizations such as IRCICA, ICESCO, TURKSOY, the World Muslim League, Oxford University, the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Christie’s.