Exhibition
The Eternal Letters exhibition Qur'an Manuscripts from the Abdul Rahman Al Owais Collection - Virtual
Location : Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
Date:04 June 2025 - 04 September 2025
The Eternal Letters exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the timeless art of Arabic calligraphy in the writing of the Holy Qur’an, with the aim of continuing the efforts made to promote Islamic art on a global scale under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
The passion behind this exhibition began in the late 1980s, when the first calligraphic artwork was acquired as part of the Abdul Rahman Al Owais Collection at a local art exhibition attended by His Highness and organised by the Emirates Arts Society. In 2009, the exhibition “Eternal Letters: From the Abdul Rahman Al Owais Collection of Islamic Calligraphy” was officially opened, achieving great success within the relevant communities.
The second edition of the Eternal Letters exhibition presents 81 previously unseen Quranic manuscripts covering most regions in the Islamic lands, from China to Al Andalus, India to Turkey, Iran, and the Mediterranean. Divided into six sections, the exhibition takes the visitor on a historical and geographical journey to explore the profound beauty embedded in each piece, and to gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of Arabic calligraphy and its aesthetics in the writing of the Holy Qur’an over more than 1,300 years.
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