This plain wooded qur'an stand from Aceh is bigger than most, and was probably made to carry a larger Qur'an. Large stands such as this was probably used in a ‘Madrasah’ (school) or a ‘Surau’ (prayer room). Aceh was one of the earliest areas in Southeast Asia where Islam flourished. This stand with an Ottoman ‘stamp’ was probably brought back to Aceh as a souvenir after a pilgrimage to the Arab world.Muslims ensure that the Holy Book is handled properly and treated with respect at all times as the Qur’an contains the Divine Message of God. When read, the Qur'an is placed on the table or if one is seated on the floor, on an elevated plane - a pillow or a stand. The Qur'an is often kept in a box or wrapped in cloth and placed in a high place when not in use.
