Alifi Quran, a treasure of calligraphic art, ornamented with different styles of calligraphy and exquisite floral borders. This uniquely composed Quran displays 113 different calligraphic styles, including "Thulth", "Diwani", "Koofi" and "Jali". There is only one calligrapher who scripts this style, known as Noorani Qalam. Every line begins with alif and every page has 23 lines. The Calligrapher invested seven years of hard labor of love to compose this unique Alifi Quran. The Quranic Calligraphy has been arranged in seven periods of its traditions: Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) Caliphate (peace and blessings be upon all of them) Omayyads Abbasids Fatimids Ottoman Ghaznavi, Saljuk, Tughlaq, Taimurs, Mughals & contemporary times Some distinctive features of Alifi Quran: Each Ayah begins with the first alphabet "Alif" There are twenty three verses on a page, a symbolic reference to the twenty three years time span of revelation The entire Quran in "Jali" calligraphic style Each Juz is composed on six pages Inside front cover displays Alaq (96) and Muddaththir (74) in "Diwani" style with "Koofi" borders 113 different calligraphy styles of "Bismillah" beginning before each Sura. Physical Size 11 1/4" x 15 1/2" Binding: Leather Bound with golden inlay of Quranic text Casing: Velvet Box for display Manuscripts: Facsimile copies of Prophet's & his Companion's letters