The world’s largest handwritten Qur’an is now on display at the Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah.
This massive manuscript measures 312 cm by 220 cm (over 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide) and contains 700 pages. It has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest Qur’an of its kind. The giant book is a magnified reproduction of a beautiful 16th-century original manuscript that was only 45 cm by 30 cm in size.
Skilled calligraphers carefully copied the entire Holy Qur’an by hand using traditional Arabic scripts, mainly Thuluth for most chapters and Naskh for Surah Al-Fatiha. The pages feature stunning gold gilding and intricate Islamic artistic details, reflecting years of hard work, patience, and deep devotion.
Visitors from around the world are coming to Makkah to see this extraordinary masterpiece. Many describe it as breathtaking because of its huge size and the fine quality of the handwriting and decoration. It stands as a powerful symbol of Muslim love and respect for the Holy Qur’an.
The display highlights the rich history of Islamic art and calligraphy. It also shows how modern technology and traditional skills can work together to create something truly unique.
This giant handwritten Qur’an has become a major attraction in Makkah. It inspires people of all ages and reminds millions of the beauty, spiritual importance, and timeless message of the Holy Book.
