Quetta is one of the metropolitan cities and an attractive
tourist destination. It is situated in Baluchistan being the 9th
largest city of Pakistan. The city
is surrounded by beautiful river valleys and mountains. Talking about
mountains, Jabal-e-Noor or the Quran Mountain is of very high importance. But
why is that, this article will explain it to you.
The Holy Quran has been on Earth since the beginning of Islam. Pakistan too has had very old Holy Qurans
published years ago. But, very old published copies start to tear or rot away.
Ever wondered what happens to these old copies of Quran that have been damaged?
One of the hills in the Chilthern Mountain in Quetta, Baluchistan is the home to
millions of old and damaged copies of the Holy Quran. Tunnels have been paved
inside the hill to store these copies. This hill was turned into a shrine by
two brothers who collect the old copies and either burry, store in bags or
place and display in cases. Some of the copies are over 600 years old. The place is visited by thousands of people every
day.
This is done so as it is not legally allowed to burn the
Quran and any disrespect shown to the Quran can inflame accusations of blasphemy.
However, the tunneled hill is now becoming completely occupied and the Holy
Qurans are packed in sacks to gather them. The place is named after the real
Jabal-e-Noor Mountain in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet received the
first revelations of the Quran.
The visitors are not charged of any money but are welcome to
give away donations. These donations are being collected in order to fund the
digging of more tunnels for burying the copies of Quran that are lying in
sacks. Just like Muslims leave donations for developments of mosques, this is
another way to contribute in guarding the Holy copies of the Quran.
Would you travel to Quetta to explore the hill as well
as give donations for the good cause?
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