$3,000.00 AUD
The topic of this second artwork is the Prophet’s (PBUH) Night Journey or the ascension to the heavens. In Arabic, the term used for this particular journey is Isra and Miraj, where Isra means night and Miraj means a ladder.
This artwork is in continuation to the previous one where the path originating from the cave of Hira also leads to the night journey and is depicted by the footsteps of the blessed Prophet (PBUH). In the middle, you can see a depiction of Burraq, a horse with wings, which was the Prophet’s (PBUH) transport on this journey. Above Burraq are seven semicircles, each portraying heaven that the Prophet (PBUH) visited. The prophets he met on this journey to each heaven are mentioned in the golden paper. The drawing pattern of each Heaven is unique so that each looks prominent and beautiful.
Above the Heavens on the left side is written one of the names of Allah the Almighty. This name or attribute, Arabic: Zul Jalal-e-wal-ikram), is one of the 99 names of Allah the Almighty. The Prophet (PBUH) was gifted with the five obligatory prayers (Salah) during this Night Journey. This is mentioned in the 45th verse of Chapter Al-Ankabut and hence this verse has been written in this artwork around the great attribute of Allah the Almighty, portraying the fact that the Majestic and Generous Lord gifted us with the obligatory prayers to remember him.
On the right side of the artwork is the 107th verse of the Chapter Al-Anbia which describes one of the attributes of the Prophet (PBUH). Allah the Almighty says, “We have not sent you ˹O Prophet˺ except as a mercy for all the worlds.”
The artwork depicts two footsteps of the Prophet (PBUH) under Burraq. Since this journey was taken during night, the space around Burraq and the Seven Heavens are glittered with stars and galaxies.
The bottom part of the artwork portrays the mountains and deserts of Arabia where the sheep are grazing. The well of zamzam is depicted on the right and will be portrayed in more detail in the next piece of this series of artworks.
Framing is currently offered within Perth, Australia only. Because paper-cutting artworks are delicate and dimensional, framing is a little different to standard prints. I recommend a “floating” presentation, sandwiched between two pieces of glass so the artwork stays protected and visible from both sides.
If you’re in Perth, I can arrange framing and deliver to you. If you’re outside Perth, please message me with your location and I’ll share the best options and next steps.
Every artwork is an original, hand-crafted piece by Tusif Ahmad. Each order includes a signed authenticity card.