This wooden box is decorated with carved vertical designs. It has a keyhole and two handles at the sides. 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. The Qur’an is never left lying unattended on the floor. 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. Some Qur'ans are put in specially made boxes, such as this, for safekeeping, or are wrapped in cloth and placed in a high place when not in use.
