PRACTICE AND PROCESS OF ERASING THE QUR'AN AT THE PUSAT PEMURNIAN MUSHAF AL-QUR’AN (PPMAQ) WADI AN-NOUR MALAYSIA

Abstract

The purification of the Qur'anic manuscripts is an important process to maintain the honor of the holy book of Muslims, especially when the manuscript is physically damaged due to age, use, or disaster. This study analyzes the practice and process of purification of the Qur'anic manuscripts at the Wadi An-Nour Qur'an Purification Center in Malaysia. This place specifically handles damaged manuscripts to be destroyed in a good way and by Islamic teachings. The research method is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with the managers of the purification center, and documentation of the stages of purification of the Qur'an. This study identified four main aspects of the purification process: the stages of purification, techniques and methods used, materials and tools needed, and challenges faced. The results showed that the purification process at Wadi An-Nour was carried out systematically with techniques that combined traditional and modern methods, using the right materials and tools to ensure the dignity of the manuscript was maintained. However, there were several challenges, such as limited human and material resources. This study contributes to understanding the practice of purification of Qur'anic manuscripts and its relevance to manuscript preservation in the Islamic world.