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The 13th century Quran which has sold for a world record at the London auction house, Christie's, on Tuesday.



Ancient Quran sold for millions at Christie's
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Published: October 24, 2007, 15:29


London: A Quran written in 1203, believed to be the oldest known complete copy, has sold for more than $2.3 million at an auction.

The holy book, which had been estimated to sell for up to $715,000, fetched $2,327,300 at Tuesday's auction in London, Christie's said.

That was a record auction price for a Quran or any type of Islamic manuscript, the auctioneer Christie's said.

A nearly complete, 10th-century Kufic Quran, thought to be from North Africa or the near East, sold $1,870,000.

Both were offered for sale by the Hispanic Society of America, and were purchased by trade buyers in London, Christie's said.

Hopefully it wasn't Muslims who bought these two Qur'ans. That money has too many better use. Lots of starving kids around the world.

10 billions for poverty reduction by the islamic bank

Dubai Cares raised over 1 billion for education as well

Its not reported. Positive developments are not reported.

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Originally posted by Jansher:
10 billions for poverty reduction by the islamic bank

Dubai Cares raised over 1 billion for education as well

Its not reported. Positive developments are not reported.

Doesn't matter if it doesn't get reported. As long as it is done and those needing it are benefiting accordingly. MaashAllah.

How come Hispanic Society got hold of this Quran?

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It was acquired in Cairo in 1905 by Archer Milton Huntington, who founded the Hispanic Society in New York City in 1904. Huntington, the adopted son of railroad and ship-building magnate Collis P. Huntington, died in 1955.

Thanks.
Dem bais probably get it for free in 1905, when they were raiding the Egyptian artifacts.

In a few decades, the stuff from Iraq will be on sale by the those Yahuud that stole everything during the invasion.

we could get some serious money fuh all dem old Guyanese stuff. I still gat a ole big ben park up under the house.