The Alquran Utsmani dates back to the 7th century AH (13th century CE), during the reign of Sultan Orhan I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The Quran was transcribed by skilled calligraphers and scholars, who meticulously copied the sacred text onto beautifully crafted manuscripts. Over time, the Alquran Utsmani evolved into a distinct style, characterized by its elegant calligraphy, intricate illuminations, and artistic page designs.
Crucially, the Ottoman Qur’an follows the same rasm (consonantal skeleton) and qira’at (canonical readings) standardized centuries earlier by the Caliph Uthman ibn Affan (r. 644–656 CE). The Ottomans did not alter a single letter. Instead, they became the , ensuring that every copy matched the authorized Medina codex. The difference lies not in the message, but in the medium. alquran utsmani