Description
There is a quiet majesty in this piece—where every carved line feels like a whisper of remembrance. The verse “فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ” from Surah Ar-Rahman flows across the wood like a gentle but powerful question from the Divine: “Which of your Lord’s blessings will you deny?”
Crafted on wood, the surface carries a natural warmth—earth meeting revelation. The use of a knife to inscribe the verse is not just technique; it is devotion in motion. Each incision feels intentional, almost like an act of dhikr, where the artist surrenders hand and heart to the message. The texture created by the carving adds depth, as if the words are not merely written but embedded—rooted into the very essence of the piece.
This verse repeats throughout Surah Ar-Rahman, echoing again and again, awakening the soul from forgetfulness. In this artwork, that repetition is felt in the layered textures and surrounding patterns—subtle reminders of countless blessings that envelop our lives, seen and unseen.
The gold tones radiate a sense of divine نور (light), symbolising the richness of Allah’s mercy, while the deeper hues beneath suggest the vastness of creation—oceans, skies, and the unseen realms. Together, they form a balance between beauty and reflection.
Standing before it, one does not simply observe—it invites you to pause. To reflect. To count blessings you never noticed. To feel humility. And ultimately, to respond silently in the heart:
“None of Your blessings, my Lord, do I deny.”
Material
- Wood
Dimensions
82x120x2 CMStyle
- Abstract
Subject
- Abstract