Ayat Al-Kursi - Giclée Print

Museum quality Giclée print produced on 300gsm Hahnemühle paper

Ayat Al-Kursi - The Throne Verse

This artwork presents Āyat al-Kursī in elegant Maghrebi calligraphy, framed within a classical Islamic illuminated border. Rich blues, reds, and gold draw upon the tradition of sacred manuscript illumination, where geometry and floral ornament serve to honour the Divine Word. The composition embodies reverence and harmony, allowing the sacred verse to rest within a luminous architectural frame of balance, devotion, and timeless beauty.

اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

“Allah — there is no deity except Her, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Her nor sleep. To Her belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Her except by Her permission? She knows what lies before them and what lies behind them, and they encompass nothing of Her knowledge except what She wills. Her Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them does not weary Her. And She is the Most High, the Most Great.” Sūrat al-Baqarah (The Cow), 2:255    

Curatorial Note:
The decision to render the English translation using feminine pronouns is an intentional artistic gesture. In Islamic theology, Allah transcends human categories of gender; the Divine is beyond biological or linguistic limitation. The use of “She” in this context does not seek to redefine doctrine, but to gently challenge inherited linguistic conventions and invite reflection on the boundless, encompassing nature of the Divine.

By shifting the pronoun, the work encourages viewers to reconsider how language shapes perception, and to engage more consciously with the idea that God, in essence, is beyond gender — beyond form — beyond limitation.

Museum Quality Giclée Prints

Giclée prints on 300gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper are produced using professional archival pigment inks to deliver museum-quality clarity, depth, and colour accuracy. The premium 100% cotton Photo Rag surface offers a refined matte finish that enhances the texture and character of your artwork while eliminating glare. Designed to meet fine-art printing standards, this heavyweight paper ensures smooth tonal transitions, exceptional detail, and long-lasting image stability, making it ideal for gallery display and art collection.

Care: Handle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves. Frame behind UV-protective glass or acrylic to preserve colour vibrancy. Avoid direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature changes. Dust only the frame surface and store unframed prints flat in a protective sleeve.