A rare historical artifact has been discovered in Cumilla: a 300-year-old miniature Qur’an Sharif. This Qur’an measures only 1.1 inches in length, 0.8 inches in width, and 0.3 inches in thickness. Experts believe it could be the smallest Qur’an in the world.
The Qur’an is currently preserved at the home of local resident Javed Ahmed Khan in Talpukurpar, Cumilla city. It was handed down to him by his grandfather, Azizul Majid Khan, who had received it from his father, Abul Majid Khan.
This priceless Qur’an was brought from Yemen to present-day Bangladesh nearly 300 years ago. Written in Arabic, it contains all 114 surahs within its compact pages.
Measuring about 700 square millimeters, the Qur’an is housed in a special transparent plastic box to protect it from damage. Scholars and researchers have expressed great interest in studying this rare manuscript.
Although miniature Qur’ans are found in other countries, this one stands out for its size and preservation. With the advancement of printing technology, such delicate artifacts inspire efforts to create even smaller versions.
