"Quran (Shamarly Mushaf)"

The Shamarly Mushaf is one of the well-known printed copies of the Qur’an in the Islamic world. Its name is associated with the Shamarly Printing Press in Egypt, which became renowned for printing and distributing copies of the Holy Qur’an.

The Mushaf was written according to the narration of Hafs ibn Sulayman from Imam ‘Asim ibn Abi al-Najud, through the Shatibiyyah route, which is the most widely used narration in many parts of the Islamic world. It was handwritten in the Uthmani script in 1944 CE by the renowned Egyptian calligrapher Al-Hajj Muhammad Saad Ibrahim, known as Haddad.

The Shamarly Mushaf is distinguished by its clear Arabic calligraphy, well-organized arrangement of verses and chapters, and careful attention to Qur’anic spelling, vowel markings, and symbols of stopping and continuation. These features help readers follow the recitation in an easy and organized manner. Many Muslims have traditionally used it for daily reading, memorizing the Qur’an, reviewing what they have memorized, and following along with recitation. It has also become a familiar edition among generations of Qur’an readers, particularly in Egypt.

Its Most Notable Features and Characteristics:

- Number of Lines: It contains 15 lines per page, following a classic layout that makes reading and memorization easier.

- Number of Pages: The Qur’anic text consists of 522 pages.

- Page Layout: Its pages do not necessarily end at the conclusion of verses (unlike the modern Madinah Mushaf).

- Approval: Officially approved by Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Islamic Research Academy.