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The Qur’an Hall of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan has been designed not only as the largest and most majestic section of the building, but also occupies a special conceptual place as the spiritual heart of the entire complex. Therefore, every visitor entering the hall first steps into an environment where the sacred word is exalted and the scientific and educational achievements of Islamic civilization are embodied. In this space, architectural design, artistic decoration, and spiritual meaning harmoniously merge to create a unified conceptual landscape.

The hall, with its octagonal interior, has a diameter of 45 meters and covers a total area of 1,638 square meters. The selected form is not accidental; it symbolically expresses the ideas of perfection, harmony, and divine order. At the center of the hall, beneath a magnificent dome rising 65 meters high, one of the rarest relics of the Islamic world — the sacred Uthman Mushaf dating back to the 7th century — is displayed in a special showcase. This sacred relic is regarded as the ideological core of the entire exposition.

On the first carpet are woven verses 1–7 of Surah Al-Fatiha and verses 1–5 of Surah Al-Baqarah.

On the second carpet are verses 137–142 of Surah Al-Baqarah.

On the third carpet are verses 199–200 of Surah Al-Imran and verses 1–2 of Surah An-Nisa.

On the fourth carpet are verses 110–111 of Surah Al-Isra and verses 1–6 of Surah Al-Kahf.

On the fifth carpet are verses 97–98 of Surah Maryam and verses 1–6 of Surah Ta-Ha.

On the sixth carpet are verses 82–83 of Surah Ya-Sin and verses 1–9 of Surah As-Saffat.

On the seventh carpet are verses 179–182 of Surah As-Saffat and verses 1–6 of Surah Sad.

On the eighth carpet are verses 52–53 of Surah Ash-Shura and verses 1–8 of Surah Az-Zukhruf.

In addition, eight silk carpets are hung on the four arches of the walls of the Qur’an Hall, each woven with verses taken from the pages of the Uthman Mushaf.

It is worth noting that these carpets were prepared on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The inclusion of verses taken from the text of the Uthman Mushaf on each carpet has further enhanced their spiritual value. The inscriptions on the carpets were copied by the renowned calligrapher Habibullo Solih. They serve not only as decorative elements but also as scientific and educational sources. While the verses are presented in the original Kufic script, their form in Naskh script is also provided. At the same time, modern information technologies have been applied, and translations in Uzbek, English, Russian, and other languages are available through QR codes. This solution provides convenience for visitors and transforms the hall into a place of pilgrimage and research of international significance.

Regarding the inscriptions on the carpets, the Center’s research fellow and calligrapher Habibulloh Solih provided detailed information:

The first carpet contains verses 1–7 of Surah Al-Fatiha and verses 1–5 of Surah Al-Baqarah.
The second carpet contains verses 137–142 of Surah Al-Baqarah.
The third carpet contains verses 199–200 of Surah Al-Imran and verses 1–2 of Surah An-Nisa.
The fourth carpet contains verses 110–111 of Surah Al-Isra and verses 1–6 of Surah Al-Kahf.
The fifth carpet contains verses 97–98 of Surah Maryam and verses 1–6 of Surah Ta-Ha.
The sixth carpet contains verses 82–83 of Surah Ya-Sin and verses 1–9 of Surah As-Saffat.
The seventh carpet contains verses 179–182 of Surah As-Saffat and verses 1–6 of Surah Sad.
The eighth carpet depicts verses 52–53 of Surah Ash-Shura and verses 1–8 of Surah Az-Zukhruf.

The aesthetic placement of the carpets has also been carefully considered. They are installed at a certain height above the ground, in the center of the arches, harmonizing with both natural and artificial lighting systems. The distribution of light, color harmony, and proportionality with the wall ornaments have all been meticulously calculated. Thanks to these features, the eight carpets serve as the artistic and compositional core of the Qur’an Hall.

Under the dome, about 66 names of the Qur’an mentioned in scholarly sources are inscribed in harmony with decorative patterns. This solution allows the various attributes and virtues of the sacred book to be expressed in an artistic manner, further strengthening the spiritual impact of the hall.

The Qur’an Hall is organized not only as an exhibition space but also as a place for worship and contemplation. A special area has been allocated for the live recitation of the Qur’an by qaris (people who recite the Quran with the proper rules of recitation), and the Qur’an is recited continuously. As a result, the atmosphere of the hall is filled with spiritual tranquility and elevation.

In conclusion, the Qur’an Hall — with the divine word embodied in eight carpets, the unique Mushaf beneath the dome, 114 manuscripts placed around it, and the continuous sound of recitation — has become the most majestic and impressive space of the Center. It vividly reflects the respect of our country for Islamic heritage and the noble efforts aimed at preserving and presenting it to the world.

Durdona Rasulova

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