The Well Travelled Quran

The Well‑Travelled Qur’an by Luqman Nagy is an English Islamic book published by Darussalam Publishers that tells the remarkable historical journey of a handwritten Qur’an manuscript and how the message of the Qur’an spread across the world during the early centuries of Islamic civilisation. Rather than being a typical Qur’anic commentary or devotional guide, this work chronicles the odyssey of a beautiful Qur’an produced in 11th‑century Cordoba, showing how it traveled through time and geography, especially during the period when Muslims spread Islam from the borders of China to Spain and the Atlantic, illustrating the role of literacy, paper technology, and cultural exchange in preserving and disseminating Allah’s speech (Kalam Allah) across continents. The book also highlights the plight of the Moriscos (Al‑Muriskiyyun), the last Muslims of Al‑Andalus, connecting their story to the manuscript’s journey and underscoring the resilience of Islamic civilization and Qur’anic preservation. 

96 pages. Hardcover, 22 × 32 cm. English language. Four‑colour print with engaging visual and historical layout.

• Chronicles the nine‑hundred‑year historical journey of a handwritten Qur’an from Cordoba (11th century) and its survival through changing ages.

• Shows how the spread of Islam, literacy, and papermaking technology helped preserve and disseminate the Qur’an globally.

• Includes the story of the Moriscos (last Muslims of Al‑Andalus) as an integral part of the Qur’an’s travels and resilience. 

Best simple English book for understanding the historical endurance and spread of the Qur’an as a text and cultural force. Perfect for students, history readers, dawah learners, and anyone interested in the Qur’an’s influence across Islamic civilization.

Darussalam authentic Qur’an history & civilisational insights series. Order today.