Tag: sufi
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Maktoob Arabic Tattoo
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 obliterate) the original inking–it just creates more of a focal point for what you are trying…
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This too shall pass
“This too shall pass” This artwork is available as a benefit for Syrian refugee relief: www.palmstone.com/for-syria
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Ayat al-Kursi
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 in this verse read here. آية الكرسي، وهي الآية رقم 255 من سورة البقرة في…
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Meher Baba
This was commissioned by a follower of Meher Baba. Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, www.palmstone.com
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Ya Qazi ul Hajat, or Ya Qadhi al Hajat Tile
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 might be rendered as “Oh, Judge of [our] needs.” To me the latter conveys an important attribute, that…
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Oh Soul, you worry too much
Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”