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Austria’s Historic Prunksaal Hall Preserves Rare Quranic Manuscripts

The Prunksaal Hall at the Austrian National Library in Vienna, housing a collection of historical works including Quranic manuscripts.

Hawzah News Agency- Located in Austria’s capital, Vienna, the structure was built in the baroque architectural style that emerged in 17th-century Italy. It was commissioned in the 18th century by Habsburg Emperor Charles VI. Today, the hall houses around 200,000 historical books, along with manuscripts and religious texts from various periods and regions.

Among the notable works is a handwritten copy of the Quran believed to have been produced in 19th-century Kashmir. According to its description, a passage from the Surah Ar-Rum emphasizes encouraging Muslims to give alms.

Among the notable works is a handwritten copy of the Quran believed to have been produced in 19th-century Kashmir. According to its description, a passage from the Surah Ar-Rum emphasizes encouraging Muslims to give alms.

Source: dailysabah.com

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