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sufi Archives - Arabic, Persian, Farsi, Urdu, Dari Calligraphy

Maktoob Arabic Tattoo

May 26, 2017 |

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

June 11, 2016 |

“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

March 13, 2014 |

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

Meher Baba

September 23, 2013 |

This was commissioned by a follower of Meher Baba.  Calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, www.palmstone.com

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Baba Tahir

August 15, 2013 |

Mausoleum of the 11th century poet and mystic, Baba Tahir, Hamedan, Iran

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Ya Qazi ul Hajat, or Ya Qadhi al Hajat Tile

June 6, 2013 |

 

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

Oh Soul, you worry too much

April 2, 2013 |

Persian (Farsi) calligraphy by Stewart J. Thomas, selection from the poem of Jalaludin Rumi, known in English as “Oh Soul, you worry too much”

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