Muhammad Nabil Islam (American Muslim Center, Everett, MA) recites verses from Surat Taha, which is titled for the first two letters of this section of the Qurʾan.

Listen to the recitation of some of the verses from Surat Taha here, or visit the Arts of Islamic Cultures gallery to see them in calligraphic form (object record).

The selection from Surat Taha translates: “Ta Ha. We have not revealed the Qurʾan to you to cause you distress, but rather as a reminder to those in awe [of Allah].”

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Unidentified artist, Qurʾan in a leather satchel, West African, 1900–1913. Ink and color on paper. Denman Waldo Ross Collection.