My client had already obtained a tattoo, “Maktoob” (meaning “it is written”), but wanted to embellish and improve the overall design. Working with an existing tattoo can be tricky; I strongly advise against trying to edit (or even worse … Read More
“This too shall pass” This artwork is available as a benefit for Syrian refugee relief: www.palmstone.com/for-syria
Ayat al-Kursi (āyatu-l-kursī), the 255th verse (ayah) of the second chapter (sura) of the Qur’an, Al-Baqara. To listen to a recitation of this Ayat, along with translation into English, view here. For a description of the symmetry of the language … Read More
This was commissioned by a follower of Meher Baba. Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, www.palmstone.com
Mausoleum of the 11th century poet and mystic, Baba Tahir, Hamedan, Iran
یا قاضی الحاجات
Ya Qazi ul Hajat, or Ya Qadhi al Hajat is recited as one of the attributes of God (Allah) is usually translated into English as “Oh, Bestower of Desires.” More literally translated it … Read More
Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”