Beit Al Qur'an (Arabic: بيت القرآن, meaning: the House of Qur'an) is a multi-purpose complex dedicated to the Islamic arts and is located in Hoora, Bahrain. Established in 1990, the complex is most famous for its Islamic museum, which has been acknowledged as being one of the most renowned Islamic museums in the world.
Construction of the complex began in 1984 and the museum was officially opened in March 1990 by Abdul Latif Jassim Kanoo. It was built to "accommodate a comprehensive and valuable collection of the Qur'an and other rare manuscripts", a concept which, according to a regional magazine, is unique in the Persian Gulf region. The core of the museum's holdings is Kanoo's own collection of Qur'anic manuscripts and Islamic art, since he was reportedly said to have been an avid collector. As his collection grew, he reportedly came to feel a strong sense of responsibility toward the rare manuscripts he had acquired. In 1990, he donated his collection to the museum he established to operate a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to the service of the Qur'an and the preservation of historic manuscripts.
Monday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Abdul Qayum Khan | Feb 20, 2018
A very interesting place to visit for those who have interest in Islamic history and Quranic scriptures. Was sad yo see that it is not being visited by very many people. Moreover there are no arrangements for salat for ladies.
Sabri Sawaad | Jan 15, 2018
Small but amazing collection of quranic manuscripts. Nicely laid out. There's mosque as well but they only have prayer facilities for gents.
Muhammad Mansoor | Nov 29, 2017
It is a Quran museum that shows quranic manuscript of all ages and as old as 7th century AD. We have seen different styles of manuscript, all are very beautiful, few verses are written on stones also. Gallery is also very beautiful. We have seen a Pakistani masterpiece, a verse written on a rice seed, that can only be seen with the help of microscope.
Usman Ali | Sep 8, 2017
Be careful while visiting on eid vacations usually it is off during public holidays and this status is not accurately updated on google maps. Where there normal operating hours are mentioned. The best solution is to first call at there contact number to avoid any surpirise when you reach there!
Afrinaldi Zulhen | Sep 24, 2017
Beautiful architecture with majestic collection. Try to catch view of Prophet Mohammed's letter to King of Bahrain
Mohammad Arshad | Mar 29, 2018
This is a very fantastic place if anyone is interested to know about the history of Muslims. It has many old scriptures and old Holy Books preserved very safely in their museum.The museum also contains a prayer room which offers 5 times prayers daily. But does not offer the (jummah) friday prayers.The place also undertakes proper hygienic measures at all times..and it does not have a womens section for prayers..
Waleed Alowaiyesh | Apr 13, 2018
The place is very cosy and not very big. You can finish it in under 30 minutes depending on how detailed you want to be. It has a vast collection of Qurans from the very early 1st century of Islam up to modern copies. Don't miss it. Admission is free and donations are welcomed. The museum has a mosque attached to it. The only reason I gave it four stars because it does not have any interactive exhibits, also, you can't see any staff, most probably because the admission is free and they don't have enough funds.
Mohamad B | Apr 9, 2018
It has a very unique collection of Qurans than been written in varis period of the Islamic states
Rafea Parker | Jun 11, 2018
Boasting to be the only museum in the world dedicated to the Holy Quran, the entire visit there is a beautiful and equally humbling experience. Truly amazing place to visit!
Rick James | May 28, 2018
A beautiful collection of 7th - 20th century Quranic manuscripts from all over the Central Asian world. No photography is allowed inside the museum of manuscripts.
Julia Yousef | May 30, 2018
Very nice to visit but should have some English explanations.
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