Islamic calligraphic works offer a timeless way to infuse homes with spiritual beauty and cultural depth. They make compelling housewarming gifts or donations that elevate personal and communal spaces.
Home Decor Appeal
Hang Islamic calligraphy featuring Quranic verses to create a serene focal point in living rooms or prayer areas. These pieces blend artistry with daily reminders of faith, fostering peace and gratitude in family life. Their intricate Arabic scripts add sophistication without overwhelming modern interiors.
Housewarming Gift Ideas
Gift calligraphic works to new homeowners, symbolizing blessings and protection for their fresh start.
Donation Opportunities
Donate to mosques or Islamic centers to beautify prayer halls, enhancing worshippers' focus with uplifting verses or geometric patterns. Institutions often welcome such contributions for entrances or community rooms, turning empty walls into inspirational spaces.
Information on the Calligraphic Work:
This calligraphic arrangement of the Hilya Sharif originated in Ottoman times by the scholar and master calligrapher Hafiz Osman. Hilya (Hilye in Turkish) literally means "ornament" and is understood as “a beautiful description”.
The Hilya is a written description of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and it originates from shama'il, the study of Muhammad's ﷺ appearance and character. The best source on this subject is considered to be Imam Tirmidhi's al-Shama'il al-Muhamadiyyah wa al-Khasa'il al-Mustafawiyyah, "The Sublime Characteristics of Muhammad". The Hilya has historically been displayed in a prominent place in Muslim households throughout the world.
THE COMPONENTS OF THE HILYA SHARIF:
- The basmala, “In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate” at the top
- A large central disc, typically containing the description of the Prophet ﷺ found in hadith 7 of the Shama’il
- Four smaller discs containing the names of the four rightly-guided caliphs
- A verse of the Qur’an containing a description of the Prophet ﷺ, often verse 21:107 or 68:4, below the discs
- The remainder of the text of hadith 7 of the Shama’il at the bottom, followed by prayers and blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ
Calligraphy: Shahryanshah Sirajuddin
Islamic Illumination: Ayşe Gülcan Özbalak
Style: Celi Sülüs ve Nesih/ /Thuluth Jali and Naskh Scripts
Date: 1442 H/ 2021 M
Size: 53.5x78 cm
Private Collection: Istanbul, Turkiye
This calligraphic arrangement of the Hilya Sharif originated in Ottoman times by the scholar and master calligrapher Hafiz Osman. Hilya (Hilye in Turkish) literally means "ornament" and is understood as “a beautiful description”.
The Hilya is a written description of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and it originates from shama'il, the study of Muhammad's ﷺ appearance and character. The best source on this subject is considered to be Imam Tirmidhi's al-Shama'il al-Muhamadiyyah wa al-Khasa'il al-Mustafawiyyah, "The Sublime Characteristics of Muhammad". The Hilya has historically been displayed in a prominent place in Muslim households throughout the world.
THE COMPONENTS OF THE HILYA SHARIF:
- The basmala, “In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate” at the top
- A large central disc, typically containing the description of the Prophet ﷺ found in hadith 7 of the Shama’il
- Four smaller discs containing the names of the four rightly-guided caliphs
- A verse of the Qur’an containing a description of the Prophet ﷺ, often verse 21:107 or 68:4, below the discs
- The remainder of the text of hadith 7 of the Shama’il at the bottom, followed by prayers and blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ