{"product_id":"el-cuz-u-kad-semia-1865-islamic-education-in-ottoman-empire-arabic-turkish-qur-an-learning","title":"El Cüz-ü Kad Semia 1865 Islamic education in Ottoman Empire Arabic Turkish Qur’an Learning","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e – Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye Matbaası Edition (1282 AH \/ c. 1865)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman-era booklet titled \u003cem data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e, containing the 28th part (juz) of the Qur’an, printed around 1282 AH (circa 1865). With its larger format (18 x 14 cm), it represents an earlier and less commonly encountered example of portable religious texts used in both daily devotion and education during the Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eAn important note printed just above the date states that the work was examined and officially approved (corrected and certified) by the Müellefat-ı Şer'iyye Meclisi, indicating its reliability and conformity to religious standards of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eSuch individual Qur’anic sections (cüz) were commonly produced for both devotional practice and instructional use. Rather than handling the entire Qur’an, readers—especially students—would use these smaller, more manageable booklets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eIn the Ottoman education system, particularly in \u003cem data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eSıbyan Mektepleri\u003c\/em\u003e (primary religious schools), these cüz booklets played a central role. After learning the Arabic alphabet (\u003cem data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eElifba\u003c\/em\u003e), students typically progressed through the Qur’an in stages: beginning with the 30th juz (Amme), followed by the 29th (Tebareke), and then continuing with the 28th juz (\u003cem data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eKad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e), as seen in this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eTheir lightweight and compact format made them easy to carry, allowing children to transport them conveniently to and from school, often in small bags or tucked into their belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003ePrinted at Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye Matbaası, as indicated on the imprint, this edition carries additional historical significance due to its association with a military educational institution of the Ottoman Empire. Its earlier date further enhances its rarity and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eThis booklet is not only a religious text but also a reflection of the educational structure and daily religious practices of the Ottoman world. It stands as a meaningful collectible representing both devotional culture and early learning traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e• Date: 1282 AH (circa 1865)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e• Printer: Mekteb-i Fünun-ı Harbiye Matbaası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e• Language: Arabic (Ottoman print tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e• Format: Religious Booklet (18 x 14 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e• Content: 28th Juz of the Qur’an\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e• Approval: Examined and certified by Müellefat-ı Şer'iyye Meclisi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e• Educational Use: Used in Sıbyan Mektepleri (primary religious schools)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e• Learning Progression: Part of staged Qur’an reading (after 30th and 29th juz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e• Function: Devotional reading and instructional material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e• Historical Context: Ottoman religious and educational practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003e• Significance: Early printed example with institutional military press origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Rare and early Ottoman Qur’anic booklet with strong historical value\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49019955314826,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_fb248c69-c1ea-4e1a-8e02-5945a39d63b3.jpg?v=1777799744","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/el-cuz-u-kad-semia-1865-islamic-education-in-ottoman-empire-arabic-turkish-qur-an-learning","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}