{"product_id":"el-cuz-u-kad-semia-1902-islamic-education-in-ottoman-empire-arabic-turkish-qur-an-learning","title":"El Cüz-ü Kad Semia 1902 Islamic education in Ottoman Empire Arabic Turkish Qur’an Learning","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e – Matbaa-i Bahriyye Edition (1318 AH \/ c. 1902)\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=\"84\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman-era booklet titled \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e, containing the 28th part (juz) of the Qur’an, printed by Matbaa-i Bahriyye around 1318 AH (circa 1902). With its compact size (15 x 10.3 cm), it represents a typical example of portable religious texts widely used in daily life and education during the Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"658\"\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=\"660\" data-end=\"893\"\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=\"895\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eIn the Ottoman education system, particularly in \u003cem data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eSıbyan Mektepleri\u003c\/em\u003e (primary religious schools), these cüz booklets played a central role. After learning the Arabic alphabet (\u003cem data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1079\"\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=\"1250\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eKad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e), as seen in this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1465\"\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=\"1467\" data-end=\"1717\"\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=\"1734\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eEl Cüz-ü Kad Semia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e• Date: 1318 AH (circa 1902)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e• Printer: Matbaa-i Bahriyye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e• Language: Arabic (Ottoman print tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e• Format: Religious Booklet (15 x 10.3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e• Content: 28th Juz of the Qur’an\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e• Approval: Examined and certified by Müellefat-ı Şer'iyye Meclisi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e• Educational Use: Used in Sıbyan Mektepleri (primary religious schools)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e• Learning Progression: Part of staged Qur’an reading (after 30th and 29th juz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e• Function: Devotional reading and instructional material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e• Historical Context: Ottoman religious and educational practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e• Significance: Everyday religious text integrated into learning and worship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Authentic Ottoman Qur’anic booklet reflecting educational tradition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49019908456586,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_52363b82-f6ae-4da4-b2de-8eb846447551.jpg?v=1777799119","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/el-cuz-u-kad-semia-1902-islamic-education-in-ottoman-empire-arabic-turkish-qur-an-learning","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}