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...

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Published in:Al-Masaq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 172 - 192
Main Author: Talmon-Heller, Daniella
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2026
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