99 Attributes of Allah (Al-Asma-ul-Husna)

99 Names of Allah, in square kufic calligraphy. The composition encompasses three type of Islamic arts: sacred geometry, illumination, and calligraphy. The kufic calligraphy is set on a track of 7 squares, symbolizing the 7 heavens and the 7 tawafs around the Kaaba. The Names start from the bottom right corner and rotate clockwise around the center. The design gives a visual illusion of movement, while the bold name of Allah in the center represents the Kaaba. 

The calligraphy is set within another dynamic square, making an eight-pointed star, which has its own historic importance within Islamic arts and science. While the iconography of the eight-pointed star has its roots in early astronomy, it is also called khatim, Seal of the Prophets, Rub el Hizb or star of the ‘Breath of the Compassionate’ pattern.

Giclée print. Hand embellished with 24K shell gold.