NBF gets 74 unique Islamic books.

ISLAMABAD -- National Book Foundation (NBF) has received a set of 74 precious Islamic books on Quranic scripts, calligraphy and Tafseer for its museum.

Talking to reporter, country's known calligrapher Azeem Iqbal who did the designing and finishing of the gallery, said that Professor Zahid Butt has given the collection of these unique Quranic scripts, calligraphic pieces and Hadith and Tafseer books.

He said that the display of rare collection of Quranic scripts and stunning stone studded Quranic pieces at Quran gallery of National Book Museum is serving as the source of inspiration for general public and the youth with the opportunity to know about the history of various eras of calligraphic scripts.

He said that from world's smallest to largest Quran displays, the gallery depicts precious stone studded scripts, Arabic and Persian scripts written with gold and silver ink and three rare micro Qurans that a magnifying glass needs to be used to recite them,

He said that the NBF has been promoting Pakistani Culture, disseminating knowledge and inculcating book reading habit among the youngsters. The books and art bring tranquility, harmony and softness in our minds which lead to the path of peace and love in the society.

He said that the establishment of National Book Museum is cause oriented and ideally suited for promotion of our national literary heritage, literacy, education and book culture, he said.

The stress is less on the structural variations then on the meanings of the written words which are used primarily to express feelings, emotions, thoughts, wishes, desires, commands and pleasure, Azeem Iqbal said.

Azeem Iqbal displayed a collection of his works including various eras of Quranic script writing and the history of calligraphy to capture the golden period of Holy Prophet Hazrat...