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Islamic manuscripts are often beautifully decorated. They display pages adorned with rich, illuminated pigments and fine, intricate detailing. This exhibition explores the relationship between art and spirituality through key Islamic texts and analyses how acts of religious devotion are expressed through various artistic elements that are depicted within the Islamic manuscript tradition. We will observe this by drawing on material from the Mingana collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts.

The four key themes that will be covered include calligraphy in early Quran manuscripts and analysis of the early written collections of hadith (tradition) such as Sahih of Bukhari, Sahih of Muslim, Sunan of Abu Daud, and Sunan of al-Tirmidhi. We will also observe devotional texts that have remained a staple within Muslim communities to this present day like the Dalail al Khairat and Qasida al Burdah, as well as viewing prominent Sufi manuscripts such as the works of Ibn al Arabi and Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi and his highly regarded Masnavi text.

Many modern-day Muslims may recognise these literary works and refer to them when seeking religious knowledge or practising spiritual growth in their everyday lives. However, the history of their origins and how these written pieces were produced, is often overlooked. Therefore, this exhibition intends to convey the historical significance of these religious texts. It will also establish a greater level of appreciation for their artistic elements and the act of religious devotion that this represented within the development of Islamic manuscript tradition.

By Zafirah Ali: MIAH-Mingana Collection Intern 2023

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