King’s College London hosts exhibition on the Holy Qur’an, calligraphy, science and human rights

An interactive exhibition exploring the Holy Qur’an, Arabic calligraphy, scientific discovery, and human rights will be held at King’s College London this week.

Running from 22 to 25 April at the university’s Strand Campus, the event aims to present the Qur’an as a source of insight across disciplines, combining ancient knowledge with modern understanding in an accessible and engaging format.

Described as a unique initiative that connects art, spirituality, science, and social values, the exhibition offers an opportunity to explore the evolution of Islamic calligraphy, early Islamic contributions to astronomy, and the Qur’anic blueprint for a just and harmonious society.

A series of expert-led talks and presentations will run alongside the exhibition:

Tuesday, 22 April

• Arabic in the Qur'an: The Mother of All Languages by Ibrahim Ikhlaf (12:30–14:00)
• Qur’an as a Testimony to Historical Events by Damir Rafi (15:30–17:00)

Wednesday, 23 April

• Evolution of Islamic Calligraphy by Razwan Baig (12:30–14:00 and 15:30–17:00)

Thursday, 24 April

• The Qur'an: A Book to Divide or Unify the World's Religions? by Jonathan Butterworth (12:30–14:00)
• Scientific Miracles of the Qur'an by Umar Nasser (15:30–17:00 and 18:00–20:00)

Friday, 25 April

• Faith and Astronomy in the Holy Qur'an by Hamza Ilyas (15:30–17:00)

Organisers say the exhibition is open to all and free to attend, although registration is encouraged due to limited capacity. The event will be open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with extended hours until 8:00pm on Thursday, 24 April.

King’s College London is located at Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS.

Reserve your spot today: https://linktr.ee/kclquranexhibition