Basmala Posters and Art Prints

Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

The Basmala (Arabic: بَسْمَلَة, basmalah; also known by its incipit Bi-smi llāh; بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ, "In the name of Allah"), or Tasmiyyah (Arabic: تَسْمِيَّة), is the titular name of the Islamic phrase "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"

The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بِاسم الله‎, “In the name of God”)1, is the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. This is the phrase recited before each sura (chapter) of the Qur’an – except for the ninth.[Notes 1]2 It is used by Muslims in various contexts (for instance, during daily prayer).

A tughra (Ottoman Turkish: طغرا‎, translit. tuğrâ) is a calligraphic monogram, seal or signature of a sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. It was also carved on his seal and stamped on the coins minted during his reign. Very elaborate decorated versions were created for important documents that were also works of art in the tradition of Ottoman illumination, such as the example of Suleiman the Magnificent in the gallery below. The tughra was designed at the beginning of the sultan’s reign and drawn by the court calligrapher or nişancı on written documents. The first tughra belonged to Orhan I (1284–1359), the second ruler of the Ottoman Empire and it evolved until it reached the classical form in the t...

A beautiful oil painting of the Throne Verse titled Floral Throne, because of the intricate floral pattern surrounding the Verse of Throne on the left hand side of the large canvas. The right hand side of the canvas has the Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بسم الله‎, “In the name of God”), is the name of the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful” carved onto the canvas with plaster. The Throne Verse (Arabic: آية الكرسي‎, translit. ʾĀyat al-Kursī) is the 255th verse of the 2nd surah of the Qur’an, Al-Baqara. The verse speaks about how nothing and nobody is regarded to be comparable to God...

The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بِاسم الله‎, “In the name of God”), is the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”.

The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بِاسم الله‎, “In the name of God”), is the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. This is the phrase recited before each sura (chapter) of the Qur’an – except for the ninth. It is used by Muslims in various contexts (for instance, during daily prayer).

The are two main component to this piece, one is the Basmala, which is the beginning of every chapter of the Quran (except the ninth) as well as the phrase said before a Muslim undertakes nearly every task. This was rendered in the Kufic style of Arabic Calligraphy, with the ‘Allah’ part of the phrase in Gold Leaf. The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بِاسم الله‎, “In the name of God”, is the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīmبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. The second component hidden behind the Basmala, is the Kaaba, in many ways symbolic of the beginning of Islam as well the End Goal for many Muslims.

Arabic calligraphy of the traditional Islamic art of the Basmala, for example, Ramadan and other festivals. Translation, In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.

The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بسم الله‎, "In the name of God"), is the name of the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful".

Star: The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmalah), also known by its incipit Bismillāh (Arabic: بسم الله‎, “In the name of God”), is the name of the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. Moon: Kalimah Tayyibah kalimat aṭ-ṭaiyibah (Word of Purity) (Paak) لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله‎ ‘lā ilāha illā -llāh, muḥammadur rasūlu -llāh There is no god but Allah, [and] Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.

Bismillah بسم الله‎ In the name of God Arabic Opulent Calligraphy is also the first word in the Qur'an and refers to the Qur'an's opening phrase, the Basmala. In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful: a phrase recited on various occasions by Muslims. A popular subject of Islamic calligraphy and a design ideal for Islamic holy days whether it be Ramadan, Bayram, Hajj, Islamic New Year, or the Day of Ashura. Perfect for the four weeks of Ramadan. ABOUT THE ART ©‎ ‎‎ ‎‎Revised 16 ‎June ‎2020, ‏‎05:52:02 Acrylic Painting ‎12 ‎April ‎2016, ‏‎18:36:46 Tracey Harrington-Simpson

The Basmala (Arabic: بسملة‎ basmala), also known by its incipit Bismillah (Arabic: بسم الله‎, “In the name of God”), is the name of the Islamic phrase bi-smi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ “In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. The Basmala has a special significance for Muslims, who are to begin each task with the recitation of this verse.

Ar-raḥmān has the more intensive meaning, taken to include as objects of “sympathy” both the believer and the unbeliever, and may therefore be rendered as “the Compassionate”

Ar-raḥīm, on the other hand, is taken to include as objects the believer in particular, may be rendered as “the Merciful” (considered as expressive of a constant attribute).