«إنا أعطيناك الكوثر» (Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar) (Surat Al-Kawthar) – Mamluk Kufic – Fatma Galal

Text: بسم الله الله الرحمن االرحيم، إِنَّآ أَعۡطَيۡنَٰكَ ٱلۡكَوۡثَرَ، فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنۡحَرۡ، إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ ٱلۡأَبۡتَرُ، صدق الله العظيم (In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Indeed, We have granted you al-Kawthar. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, your enemy is the one cut off. God Almighty has spoken the truth.)

Framed size: 80×60 cm

Script: Mamluk Kufic

Materials: Gouache colors 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: Fatma Galal