Muyi Muborak Library Museum

The Muyi Muborak Library Museum stands at 107/2 Qorasaroy Street on Khast Imam Square in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, within the Hazrati Imam religious complex. Its best-known treasure is the Uthman Quran, also called the Mushaf of Uthman, a large early Quran manuscript traditionally dated to the 7th century and associated with the caliph Uthman. The manuscript, written on large sheets of parchment, was brought to Tashkent by Amir Timur's circle according to local tradition and later passed through Russian hands before returning to Uzbekistan in the 20th century. It is displayed in a dedicated hall under protective conditions. The museum's name, Muyi Muborak, refers to a hair of the Prophet Muhammad said to be preserved in the collection, and the library part holds a wider collection of manuscripts, calligraphy, lithographed books and religious artefacts from Central Asia. Visitors can expect to spend about 45 minutes viewing the main exhibit, reading the display labels and looking at the supporting collections. Opening hours are typically 09:00 to 17:00 daily, although it is wise to verify the posted hours at the door, and the ticket costs roughly 30,000 to 50,000 UZS. Weekday mornings are the quietest time; later in the day and on weekends, tour groups arrive and the main hall can be congested. Photography of the Quran itself is often restricted, so visitors should check the rules with staff before taking a camera out. Modest dress is expected on the grounds, and the museum is a short walk from the Tilla Sheikh Mosque and the Barak Khan Madrasa, making it simple to include in a morning around the square.