The Qur’an of Uthman from Katta Langar: New Research. Part 1
Abstract
The article deals with the comprehensive study of one of the oldest Qur’anic codexes (mushaf) the so-called “Qur’an of Uthman” from Katta Langar, fragments of which are kept in collections in Russia and Uzbekistan. Based on the paleographic and codicological analysis, the dating of the manuscript has been clarifi ed from the end of the 1st century to the latter half of the 2nd century in the Hij ri calendar (700–767 AD), and its connection with the Basran tradition of writing has been established. By comparing historical sources, this study hypothesizes that the codex originates from Baghdad and may be related to the codex of the Abbasid caliphs.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Libraries
Manuscripts
and Books
Historical and Linguistic Studies
Qur’anic Interpretation Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Islam in the modern world
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 23–48
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN