Photos: Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah shines light on beauty and broadmindedness of Islam

The Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah is the biggest complex dedicated to Islam and its teachings in the world. It is home to seven scientific and historical museums which offer detailed insights into the history of writing and the codification of the verses of the Holy Quran, starting in the Prophet’s Era, and a collection of Quranic manuscripts that chronicle Islam’s evolution in various countries across the ages.

The complex, the biggest Quran Academy in the world, is a home to 7 scientific and historical museums, and its inception comes in fulfillment of the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah in building man on the approach of the tolerant Islamic law and care for the Holy Quran and its sciences.

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah on 24th December, 2020.

Museum of the Kaaba clothing (Kiswa).The museum houses 18 kiswas the oldest of which dates back to 970H.

Verses from the Holy Quran (Surat Hood) written in Kufic script with brown ink on an old sheet. The diacritical marks were made in red, and dots were added later to the words in a black colour different from the original text’s colour. This dates back to the 14th century AH, corresponding to the 10th century AD.

The Prophet's Ring: An imaginary simulation of the Prophet’s, (PBUH) ring, which he had used to stamp letters, correspondence and official documents issued by him.

Mahmoud Al Hosary: A wooden square-shaped radio in an old style that contains switching buttons for the radio stations. The Sheikh's family used to gather around it to listen to his recitation when it was broadcast by the Egyptian Radio.

Additionally, the academy offers numerous programmes and activities for researchers and modern learners of the Quran, including a global electronic Maqari’a programme, which allows people to enrol from anywhere in the world to learn the Holy Quran’s isnads (references). More than 320 students from 101 countries are already enrolled.

The Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah sits on an area of 75,000 square metres in the shape of the Islamic 8-pointed star with 34 domes.

The design reflects the great attention the Emirate of Sharjah attaches to Islamic style buildings that reflect the beauty of the Islamic architecture.

Visitors at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.

Hall of the Universe and Man in the Noble Quran, which casts light on the scientific facts in the Noble Quran.

Museum of the History of Writing the Noble Quran from the beginning of the codification of the verses of the Noble Quran in the Prophet’s Era until the modern era, and highlights the nation’s concern for the Noble Quran and its celebration. The museum displays 60 manuscripts distributed over 15 sections, each of which chronicles a century of events, and it is equipped with the latest technologies to familiarise the visitors of the Academy with the history of writing, in addition to allocating a room that simulates the cave of Hira with a display screen and audio devices that tell the story of the beginning of the revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

The Quranic Scientific Library, which is a specialised library that includes the major books of interpretation and readings and the related sciences of the Noble Quran and Sharia sciences, and it includes 50 thousand electronically indexed volumes that allow researchers to quickly access information.

Museum of rare Qurans, which contains 308 valuable copies of the Quran and archaeological manuscripts as well as the possessions of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, in addition to the official copies of the Quran issued by various countries of the world and their translations into various languages.

Visitors at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.

Hall of the Universe and Man in the Noble Quran, which casts light on the scientific facts in the Noble Quran.