Muhammad Jaseem M.
| Muhammad Jaseem M. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2000 Cherumukku, Tirurangadi, Kerala, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Jaseemgraphy |
| 💼 Occupation | Student, Calligrapher |
| Known for | Longest handwritten Qur'an (Guinness World Record) |
| 🌐 Website | https://jaseemgraphy.com/ |
Muhammad Jaseem M. (born 2000), popularly known as Jaseemgraphy, is an Indian calligrapher and student from Kerala, known for creating the longest handwritten Qur'an ever recorded. On 18 December 2022, he achieved a Guinness World Record by producing a handwritten Qur'an scroll measuring 1,106 metres (3,628 ft). His work, completed in traditional Arabic calligraphy, surpassed the previous record of 700 metres held by Egyptian calligrapher Mohammed Gabriel.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Jaseem was born in Cherumukku near Tirurangadi in Malappuram district, Kerala. He showed an inclination towards art from a young age and participated in painting competitions during his school years. His elder brother Ayoob, an amateur painter, and several schoolteachers encouraged his early interest in drawing and lettering.[4]
He studied at SSMHS Thayyalingal, where a teacher named Mohammed introduced him to Arabic lettering on the blackboard. This exposure led him to explore Arabic calligraphy more deeply. In 2014, he attended an Arabic calligraphy workshop in Kannur, which helped refine his technique.[5]
After completing his schooling, he joined Jami'a Nooriyya Arabic College, Pattikkad, where he continued his religious and calligraphy studies.[6][7]
Longest handwritten Qur'an
Jaseem began writing the Qur'an by hand in 2020, following several months of practice to standardize the script and layout. The project required sustained concentration and adherence to traditional calligraphic rules. He worked extensively during the COVID-19 lockdown, spending up to eight hours a day on the manuscript, and even longer during Ramadan.[8]
The completed handwritten Qur'an contains:
- 1,106 metres (3,628 ft) of handwritten text
- 1,996 pages
- 325,384 Arabic letters
- 77,437 Arabic words
- 114 chapters
- 6,348 verses
Each page measures 75 cm in height and 34 cm in width, with an average of 9–10 lines per page. The manuscript weighs over 118 kg. Jaseem used approximately 180 pens to complete the work and spent around ₹1.75 lakh on materials.[9]
The verification of Jaseem's work was carried out by a team that included community leader Syed Munawwarali Shihab Thangal and All Guinness Records Holders (AGRH) State President Sattar Adoor. Thangal and Adoor later presented the Guinness World Record certificate to Jaseem at a function held at the Malappuram Press Club. AGRH secretary Sunil Joseph and fellow Guinness record holder Saleem Padavanna were also present at the event.[10]
Recognition
The Guinness World Record was officially confirmed on 18 December 2022 at an exhibition held in Kozhikode, organised by the Noorul Ulama Students Association of Jami'a Nooriyya Arabic College. The certificate was presented to Jaseem at the Malappuram Press Club in the presence of Muslim Youth League State President Panakkad Sayyid Munavvarali Shihab Thangal, MLA P. Abdul Hameed, AGRH president Sattar Adoor, and several scholars.[4]
With this achievement, Jaseem became the 75th person from Kerala to secure a Guinness World Record.[11]
His handwritten Qur'an has since been exhibited at events across Kerala. In 2023, Jaseem travelled to Oman, where the manuscript was showcased and he met officials from the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Longest handwritten Qur'an / Quran / Koran". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "1106 മീറ്റര് നീളമുള്ള കൈയെഴുത്ത് ഖുര്ആന്; ഗിന്നസ് വേള്ഡ് റെക്കോഡുമായി മുഹമ്മദ് ജസീം". @mathrubhumi. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ "JaseemGraphy | Best Calligrapher in Dubai - Jaseemgraphy". 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kerala student scripts Guinness World Record for longest handwritten Koran". The Hindu. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Malappuram student enters Guinness World Records with longest handwritten Quran". Edex Live. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Al Mujtama Magazine | Handwritten Quran... Indian Mohammed Jasim Enters Guinness (World Records)". Al Mujtama Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ "ലോകത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും നീളമുള്ള ഖുര്ആന് കാലിഗ്രഫി നമ്മുടെ മലപ്പുറത്ത്; ഗിന്നസ് റെക്കോർഡിട്ട് മുഹമ്മദ് ജസീം". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ "Handwritten Quran: Indian Mohamed Jaseem Enters Guinness World Records". Mugtama. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Youth writes Quran by hand on a 1.25 km long scroll in Kozhikode". Mathrubhumi. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ Naha, Abdul Latheef (2023-12-18). "Kerala student scripts Guinness world record for longest handwritten Koran". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
- ↑ "Longest handwritten Quran: Malappuram student's Guinness record". Madhyamam. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "World record calligraphist visits Oman with longest handwritten Quran". Oman Observer. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
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