"But this is an honored Qur'an. [Inscribed] in a Preserved Slate." 85:21-22

Preserving the Quran: A Journey Through History

The Quran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed over a period of 23 years, from 610 AD to 632 AD. Since its initial revelation, the Quran has been preserved in a systematic and decentralized manner. Prophet Muhammad’s companions memorized and recited the Quran in his presence. Furthermore, verses (ayah) were transcribed onto various materials and cross-verified by the Prophet’s followers. This ensured the authenticity of the Quran was maintained in a decentralized fashion until it was compiled into a book (mushaf) under the order of the third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan.

After its compilation, written copies of the Quran were disseminated wherever Islam spread, from Uzbekistan to Morocco. Today, some of the oldest copies of the Quran are preserved in museums or collections worldwide.

The digital availability of the Quran began in the 1990s, and by the early 2000s, it could be accessed on the web. However, ensuring accuracy was challenging due to a lack of verification processes, encoding constraints, and typography not optimized for Arabic. Fortunately, collective efforts in verifying authenticity, establishing encoding standards, and refining Arabic typography have made it possible to access an authentic digital Quran.

From Digital Accessibility to Immutable Authenticity

The natural progression in digitally preserving the Quran is through the use of blockchain technology. The first choice for such an endeavor is Bitcoin, the world's first and most resilient blockchain. The immutable and unstoppable nature of Bitcoin makes it ideal for preserving digital artifacts and collectibles.

The Quran on Bitcoin project represents the next step in efforts to provide a digital Quran that cannot be altered or tampered with. To our knowledge, the Quran on Bitcoin project is the first to inscribe the entire Quran onto the Bitcoin blockchain.