Discover the Rarest Quran Manuscripts, Islamic Art, and Arabic Calligraphy
Beit Al Quran is one of Bahrain’s most prominent and beautiful museums, showcasing Islamic architecture, intricate designs, and elegant Arabic calligraphy. The museum holds approximately 10,000 rare Quran copies and manuscripts from around the world. Among its treasures is a rare Quran manuscript written during the time of Caliph Uthman bin Affan, who passed away in 656 CE, as well as the first printed Quran from Germany in 1694, and the earliest Latin-translated Quran from Switzerland, dating back to around 1548. Beit Al Quran also boasts a rich library with over 60,000 publications primarily focused on Quranic studies in Arabic, English, and French. The museum displays Qurans written in early Arabic script, without diacritical marks, along with miniature Quranic verses inscribed on grains of rice or chickpeas. Situated in central Manama, Beit Al Quran consists of a museum, mosque, library, lecture hall, and a Quran memorization school.
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Rare Quran Copies and Manuscripts
The main hall of Beit Al Quran houses a precious collection of some of the rarest Quranic manuscripts and nearly 10,000 Qurans from various countries, spanning from the 1st century AH to modern times, including manuscripts from Cordoba, Kairouan, Cairo, and even China. Highlights include an ancient Quran manuscript from the time of Caliph Uthman and the first printed Quran from Germany in 1694, along with the oldest Latin-translated Quran from Switzerland circa 1548. Visitors can also enjoy exquisite gold, copper, ceramic, and glass artefacts from different historical periods, sourced from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, and beyond.
A Showcase of Islamic Art
Beit Al Quran’s beauty is evident in its design, which reflects traditional Islamic architecture, with Islamic motifs adorning the walls and striking Arabic calligraphy inside the mosque's dome. A stunning visual experience awaits, especially if visited at night when golden lighting reflects on the palm-lined exterior. The circular mosque, crowned by a stained-glass dome crafted in Britain, is one of the world’s largest of its kind, adorned with colorful Quranic verses in remarkable calligraphy by Egyptian artist Ahmed Moustafa. The elegant ceramic mihrab was crafted by a Turkish artist, adding to the mosque’s beauty.
Extensive Library in Arabic, English, and French
Beit Al Quran also features a rich library with over 60,000 publications focused on Quranic sciences in Arabic, English, and French, offering study spaces for scholars and researchers. Additionally, the institution includes a school for Quran memorization and studies, as well as a conference hall hosting lectures and academic gatherings, welcoming guests from around the world.
Discover the Rarest Quran Manuscripts, Islamic Art, and Arabic Calligraphy
Beit Al Quran is one of Bahrain’s most prominent and beautiful museums, showcasing Islamic architecture, intricate designs, and elegant Arabic calligraphy. The museum holds approximately 10,000 rare Quran copies and manuscripts from around the world. Among its treasures is a rare Quran manuscript written during the time of Caliph Uthman bin Affan, who passed away in 656 CE, as well as the first printed Quran from Germany in 1694, and the earliest Latin-translated Quran from Switzerland, dating back to around 1548. Beit Al Quran also boasts a rich library with over 60,000 publications primarily focused on Quranic studies in Arabic, English, and French. The museum displays Qurans written in early Arabic script, without diacritical marks, along with miniature Quranic verses inscribed on grains of rice or chickpeas. Situated in central Manama, Beit Al Quran consists of a museum, mosque, library, lecture hall, and a Quran memorization school.
Photos & Videos
What to Expect
Rare Quran Copies and Manuscripts
The main hall of Beit Al Quran houses a precious collection of some of the rarest Quranic manuscripts and nearly 10,000 Qurans from various countries, spanning from the 1st century AH to modern times, including manuscripts from Cordoba, Kairouan, Cairo, and even China. Highlights include an ancient Quran manuscript from the time of Caliph Uthman and the first printed Quran from Germany in 1694, along with the oldest Latin-translated Quran from Switzerland circa 1548. Visitors can also enjoy exquisite gold, copper, ceramic, and glass artefacts from different historical periods, sourced from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, and beyond.
A Showcase of Islamic Art
Beit Al Quran’s beauty is evident in its design, which reflects traditional Islamic architecture, with Islamic motifs adorning the walls and striking Arabic calligraphy inside the mosque's dome. A stunning visual experience awaits, especially if visited at night when golden lighting reflects on the palm-lined exterior. The circular mosque, crowned by a stained-glass dome crafted in Britain, is one of the world’s largest of its kind, adorned with colorful Quranic verses in remarkable calligraphy by Egyptian artist Ahmed Moustafa. The elegant ceramic mihrab was crafted by a Turkish artist, adding to the mosque’s beauty.
Extensive Library in Arabic, English, and French
Beit Al Quran also features a rich library with over 60,000 publications focused on Quranic sciences in Arabic, English, and French, offering study spaces for scholars and researchers. Additionally, the institution includes a school for Quran memorization and studies, as well as a conference hall hosting lectures and academic gatherings, welcoming guests from around the world.
Manama
Closed Opens Saturday at 08:30 AM
Thursday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Sunday 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Monday 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Tuesday 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Wednesday 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM
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