Courts and Qurʾāns: "ʿUthmānī" Codices from the Caliph's Residence in Medina to Topkapı Palace in Istanbul.
This paper analyses the place of so-called "ʿUthmānī" codices of the Qurʾān in the courtly culture of Islamic dynasties. It highlights how these manuscripts transcended their role as master-copies of sacred scriptures to become potent symbols of political power, legitimacy, and religious affiliation...
| Published in: | Al-Masaq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 172 - 192 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2026
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