«إنا أعطيناك الكوثر» (Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar) – Mamluk Kufic – Walid Ismail

Text: إِنَّآ أَعۡطَيۡنَٰكَ ٱلۡكَوۡثَرَ (1) فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنۡحَرۡ (2) إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلۡأَبۡتَرُ (3) (Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off.)

Framed size: 65×85 cm

Script: Mamluk Kufic

Materials: Acrylic ink on Canson paper Nature of work: Handmade Symbolism and meaning: Surat Al-Kawthar, verses 1–3: it signifies the greatness of the divine gift to the Messenger of God ﷺ, and symbolizes fulfilling thanks and worship, and the lasting remembrance of the Prophet while his enemies are cut off.

Artist: Walid Ismail