The Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) received a delegation from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia, on 14 March 2023.
Welcoming the delegation were the Director of BKISHHB, Dr. Haji Awang Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Awang Ahmad, and Deputy Director of BKISHHB, Haji Muhammad Ibrahim bin Haji Juma’at.
The visit by Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin to BKISHHB was aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration in various fields, including research and other areas of mutual interest.
As an institution that preserves and showcases valuable Islamic heritage, BKISHHB plays an important role in the collection, research, study, development and dissemination of information and knowledge on Islam. BKISHHB also aspires to serve as a centre for Islamic intellectual heritage, fostering a culture of knowledge through scholarly activities with the participation and commitment of higher education institutions in supporting and implementing such academic activities and programmes.
The exhibition galleries at BKISHHB feature a diverse collection of Qur’anic manuscripts originating from various countries, including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Spain, Pakistan, India and others.
The collection showcases various forms of calligraphy, including Khat Kufi, Khat Thuluth, Khat Naskh, Khat Farsi, Khat Rayhani, Khat Diwani and Khat Riq’ah. The Qur’anic manuscripts also feature a wide variety of decorative motifs, reflecting Islamic artistry through the use of geometric patterns, floral and foliage designs, as well as vibrant colours.
Among the notable Qur’anic manuscripts displayed at the BKISHHB exhibition galleries are a copy belonging to Ahmed Syamsuddin Karahisari; the Quranic Stone, a Qur’anic manuscript engraved on stone slabs; a 1,000-year-old Qur’anic manuscript; a collection of handwritten miniature Qur’ans; the Alifi Quran; bound Qur’anic manuscripts; and many others.
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