SubhaanAllah – Glory be to Allah

SubhaanAllah

Mixed media on canvas

2010

Peace and salaams to all.

SubhaanAllah, glory truly is for Allah. He works in ways we cannot even comprehend. But when we see our lives unfold before us, subhaanAllah we truly understand that whatever Allah SWA does is always for the best!

Having returned home from a wedding function where I met many people, relatives and friends I had not seen in a very long time, I sat to contemplate my conversations of the evening. One in particular made me appreciate the good in people and also taught me a few things about sabr, patience. As I was talking to this friend/cousin about our lives, I realised I was actually telling myself , reminding myself how Allah SWA works. It also reminded me I need to practice what I preached and also that whatever life befalls me, there is always someone in a worse off situation than myself. I truly believe we meet people in our lives for reasons only Allah SWA knows. Some friends come and go, some remain by your side till the end, but they were meant to meet you and you were meant to meet them. Allah SWA alone knows the reason why, but as time goes by, He may disclose the reason and you then appreciate His mercy upon you for introducing you to that person. Good friends help you through the most difficult of times, (Thank you Gazala), whilst also helping you celebrate the best of times.

S____m I pray Allah SWA guides your heart and soul towards complete contentment and happiness, and by the side of the one you love and miss. But most importantly I pray He guides you to a status of complete faith in Him and Him alone, to do the very best for you Insha-Allah! Aameen.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

Allah-Hu-Akbar, God is the Greatest

ALLAH-HU-AKBAR (God is the Greatest)

MIXED MEDIA (ACRYLIC & BEADS ON CANVAS).

40 X 50 CM.

2010.

Salaams to all,

The glorification of God is one practiced by all faiths and all creatures in the heavens and on earth.

The following are a few quotes from the Bible and the Quran.

“He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him” (John 7:18).

“Make me know Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths” (Psalm 25:4).

“Then celebrate with praises the name of thy Lord, the Supreme!” (Quran 56:74)

“Glory to the Lord of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of the Throne (of Authority)! (He is free) from the things they attribute (to him)! (Quran 43:82)
And you shall see the angels encircling the throne exalting with the praise of their Lord. and the matter will be justly decided between them, and it shall be said: ‘praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds! (Quran 39:75)
God is glorified in order to appreciate Him, show our adoration and respect, show our love and affection, and to gain and reap the rewards of His pleasure.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

Muslim Women in the Arts

Salaams all,

Hope you all enjoying the break with this masha-Allah gorgeous weather Allah SWA has blessed us with.

I would like to introduce you to the following website, Muslim Women in the Arts. See link below:

http://mwiarts.wordpress.com/artists/

• The Muslim Women In the Arts (MWIA) is a support group for Muslim women artists. Their main objectives are to enhance and promote high quality art and its marketing, to educate the general public about the creativity and talents of Muslim women artists, and to mentor Muslim youth towards the arts.

My profile is in the artists list, check it out!

Till the next time, live, love & remember this sister in your prayers.

Salaams & Peace

Umm Aisha

Artistic Jihad Exhibition

Salaams to all,

Subhanallah, this year is flying by so quickly. The last time I posted was in the New Year and I cannot believe we are already approaching the end of march.

I pray you have all kept well Insha-Allah.

Recently a competition started calling for artists to submit there work. The successful artists were to have their work on display at CSM Platform Gallery, University of the Arts, London and in two other destinations in the UK.

Link to competition details:

http://www.artisticjihad.com/index/

Apologies for not loading this up sooner but I have, I know, been neglecting my posts on this blog. The competition has now closed but here is the link to the exhibition where you will be able to see the winning artists and their work Insha-Allah:

http://www.facebook.com/artisticjihad#!/event.php?eid=171939286190160

Look forward to seeing you there and the very best of luck to all that entered.

Till the next time

Salaams and peace

Umm Aisha

Happy New Year 2011

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbours, and let each new year find you a better man.

~Benjamin Franklin~

Salaams & Happy New Year to you all.

I pray you have all kept well during these last couple of months whilst I have failed to update my blog. I have been busy with studies and have also enjoyed the company of my family during this holiday period Alhamdulillah.

I hope to adhere to the above quote and improve on my own personal vices with the help of The Allmighty Insha-Allah. I also wish this new year brings forth blessings of peace and love for us all Insha-Allah.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

Allah-Hu-Akbar

 

 

 

Allah-Hu-Akbar

Acrylic on canvas

(2 piece set)

 

Salaams to all,

Pray you are all keeping well Insha-Allah and had a memorable Eid.

The above painting is one that was sold recently in a charity auction to help raise funds for Orphan Charity Week.

The Prophet SAW said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” putting his index and middle fingers together.
Sahih Al-Bukhari 8:34

May Allah SWA accept all our efforts and accept the efforts Insha-Allah, of all who help to raise so much money for orphans, during charity week in universities all over the UK.

Till the next time,

Peace and salaams to all,

Umm Aisha

 

Smoky not Smudgy 2010

Charity Week London presents the 3rd Annual Smoky not Smudgy 2010

A Ladies Only Pampering and Beauty Event. Students and Artists are coming together to raise money for Orphans and Needy Children across the World!

Sir Alexander Fleming Building,
…Imperial College London,
Exhibition Road,
London SW7 2AZ

Closest tube station: South Kensington

Maps and Directions:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/campusinfo/southkensington

**ENTRANCE FEE = £2**

Each year, the event gets bigger and better! Here’s what you can expect on the day:
****FASHION SHOW****
2pm-3pm
**Complimentary mocktails and canapes for all guests**
Tickets: £6.50/£8 for front row/£5 under-16s! LIMITED SEATS! You MUST be on the guestlist in order to guarantee your seat. Please email sns_2010@hotmail.co.uk with your full name and contact number to reserve yours.
*SOUK AREA
Over 15 stalls including clothes, accessories, jewellery and art by  Awakening Art.
*MAKE-UP MASTERCLASS BY RENOWNED PROFESSIONAL
*INDIVIDUAL MAKEOVERS
*PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSERS
*HENNA ARTISTS
*MANICURISTS
*THREADING
*PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
*REFRESHMENTS
* Delicious Arab and Asian food; pastries, cakes, biscuits and drinks available!
**BRING LOTS OF MONEY** [CASH ONLY] Spread the word. Tell your friends. Get even more beautiful for charity. Contact Jana for more details via email jk307@imperial.ac.uk or by phone 07522511267.

Come and meet me there and help raise funds for a worthy cause IA!

Peace and salaam

Umm Aisha

Serpentine Swans

Serpentine Swans 2010 (Watercolour)

There’s a double beauty whenever a swan swims on a lake with her double thereon.

~Thomas Hood~

Peace and salaams to all.

The above painting is one I painted from a photo that I took of the swans at Hyde Park on Serpentine Lake.

Painted on paper with watercolours.

Till the next time,

Peace and salaams

Umm Aisha.

Another Sunset

Oil on Canvas

Peace and salaam to all,

I pray you are all keeping well Insha-Allah.

I came across this quote this morning by Mahatma Gandhi and had to share it together with another sunset painting I painted a few weeks ago, a miniture one this time.

The quote went as follows:

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
Mohandas Gandhi

I pray your Jumuah went well and that God accepts all our worship Insha-Allah.

Till the next time,

Peace and salaams,

Umm Aisha.

Sunset in oils.

Peace and salaams to all.

Thought I would share this sunset painting I did using oils.

Jumuah mubarak to you all.

Peace and salaam

Umm Aisha.

 

God’s Creation.

Glorify
2005
Frame Size 30 x 40cm
Watercolour
Arabic in top right translates: “And glorify Him morning & evening.”

Peace and salaams to all.

I recently read this quote;

Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

It automatically made me think of the verse in Surah Ar-Rahmaan, “Which of God’s favours will you deny!”

The world is the biggest piece of art around us and God is the Artist of all Artists! Alhamdulillah!

Everything He has created is beautiful, every mountain, every sunset, every beautiful baby’s face, which of His favours can we deny?

I have posted this sunset once before many years ago but decided to share once more.

Peace and salaams to all

Till the next time

Umm Aisha

Eid Mubarak

When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth,
you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
~ Kahlil Gibran ~

Peace and salaams to all.

I sadly bid farewell to another Ramadan in the hope that Insha-Allah Allah SWA will accept our prayers and grant us the opportunity of another Ramadan next year.

I wish you all a joyous and memorable Eid Insha-Allah. Enjoy your day but please keep the less fortunate in your prayers.

Eid Mubarak, peace and salaams to all.

Umm Aisha

Kalimat Exhibition 2010, Dubai, UAE.

Peace and salaams to all,

I have returned from the UAE having visited the exhibition where two of my pieces,  ‘Towards The Light‘  &  ‘Constant Return‘, are on display amongst some other fantastic pieces.

For those of you who live in the UAE and have not been, please do so as its a lovely exhibition, especially as its in this blessed month when the Quran was revealed. Its running until 10th September 2010.
Location: The Gallery of Light, Manu Chhabria Arts Centre, DUCTAC, Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai.
For more information call DUCTAC: 04 341 4777

Please click link below to read an article written about Kalimat 2010:

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/performing-visual-arts/scripted-for-new-dimensions-1.669472

Till the next time,

Peace and salaam to all

Umm Aisha

Ramadan Kareem 2010/1431

Assalaamo-alaikum

Peace be upon you.

Acrylic & silver dust on Canvas

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ramadan Mubarak to you all. Had to share this beautiful Rumi poem with you:

Rumi’s Ramadan Poem 

O moon-faced Beloved,
the month of Ramadan has arrived
Cover the table
and open the path of praise.

O fickle busybody,
it’s time to change your ways.
Can you see the one who’s selling the halvah
how long will it be the halvah you desire?

Just a glimpse of the halvah-maker
has made you so sweet even honey says,
“I’ll put myself beneath your feet, like soil;
I’ll worship at your shrine.”

Your chick frets within the egg
with all your eating and choking.
Break out of your shell that your wings may grow.
Let yourself fly.

The lips of the Master are parched
from calling the Beloved.
The sound of your call resounds
through the horn of your empty belly.

Let nothing be inside of you.
Be empty:  give your lips to the lips of the reed.
When like a reed you fill with His breath,
then you’ll taste sweetness.

Sweetness is hidden in the Breath
that fills the reed.
Be like Mary – by that sweet breath
a child grew within her.

~ Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi ~

May Allah SWA give us all abundant barakah and reward. May He bless us with true eemaan, tranquility & taqwa, and optimum health and guidance to true success that leads us to Jannat-tul-Firdaus. Insha-Allah, Aameen.
Please remember this sister in your du’as Insha-Allah!

Peace and salaam to all.

Till the next time,

Umm Aisha

 

 

Kalimat Exhibition 17th Aug – 13th Sept 2010

Peace and salaams to all.

The month of August is here bringing with it the joys and blessings of the beautiful month of Ramadan.

I am looking forward to this month for more reasons than one. Apart from the fact that Ramadan is my ultimate fave month in the Islamic calendar, this year will be a time when some of my paintings will be submitted to a group exhibition due to run during the month of Ramadan Insha-Allah.

They will be going to Dubai to the Kalimat Exhibition, held at the Gallery of Light at (DUCTAC) Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre at the mall of the Emirates, from 17th August to 13th September Insha-Allah.

The word Kalimat literally means ‘words’. The Arabic lettering system is a recognizably beautiful one used not only for communication, but also in art for centuries.  DUCTAC celebrates a fascinating ancient art and displays how it has developed with modern technology.
On display will be artworks by emerging Artists from the UK, UAE, Oman, India, USA and Australia.

The diverse group, share a passion either for traditional calligraphy or a more contemporary approach to presenting the written Arabic language. On display will be everything from hand-painted calligraphy to digitally produced and printed lettering and textured works.

As said during last years 1St Kalimat Exhibition;

“Calligraphy exhibitions are not difficult to interpret’, says DUCTAC’s Visual Arts & Special Projects Manager Fathima Mohiuddin. “It’s a beautiful art form after all. We want to show how artists from different cultures have really developed it to create some contemporary and equally stunning work. All the work on display is extremely colorful, vibrant and original”.

Wish me look as I prepare and organise to send my work Insha-Allah.

For more info, click the following link:

http://www.spikypenguin.com/exhibitions/424/kalimat.html

http://www.godubai.com/citylife/press_release_page.asp?pr=40674

Peace and salaams to all

Till the next time

Umm Aisha.

99 Names of Allah – Ar-Rahmaan / The Most Compassionate

Ar-Rahmaan / The Most Compassionate

2008
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 50 cm

Salaams to all,

I pray you are all keeping well Insha-Allah.

The above painting is one of many which were exhibited at  The Rotary Dragon Boat Festival at Royal Victoria Dock in London in May 2010. This particular piece was auctioned off on the day to raise funds for the Apex Primary School in Ilford.

God is the one who wills mercy & good for all creation. At all times, He pours upon all creation, infinite bounties.The blue strip in the painting represents the straight path.Those who follow the straight path, will be showered with God’s mercy and compassion. The background represents His blessings showered upon us. The shaded white area is our inability to recognise His bounties. Ar-Rahmaan in the centre is written in a decorative Kufi style Arabic script.

May God shower His blessings on you all IA.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all.

Umm Aisha

Trust

Trust.

Tawakaltu-al-Allah (We put our faith and trust in Allah) written in Thuluth style script over a background of energetic acrylic colours on canvas. Framed in a large kashmiree hand carved frame.

2007

60cm x 170cm

Peace and salaams to all. Once again I have left it for quite a while before posting something on my blog. We have settled into the new year and are  nearly into our 3rd month. I pray you have all kept well Insha-Allah during this ever so cold period.

I recently came across a quote by Albert Einstein that really got me thinking. The quote was as follows:

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle ~ Albert Einstein ~

I posted this on my facebook page to be questioned which way I would choose. My reply to the question was:

I believe in the latter as I believe we can see a miracle in everything Allah has given us. His bounties are endless but we fail to recognise that. It is only when we recognise the bounties of Allah SWA can we fully appreciate how much we are blessed and thank Him for all He gives us. Sometimes even something or someone He takes away from us can be a blessing but at the time we do not see it! It may be years later when you can appreciate that what happened, happened for the best. Only Allah knows the best for us and in Him do we put our faith & trust!

What really fascinated me though was the fact that this quote was quoted by a scientist and not a known spiritualist. Only Allah SWA knows what is in our hearts and minds and He is the one to give Hidayah.

Till the next time,

Peace and salaams

Umm Aisha

SIF Calendar 2010

Salaams and peace to all,

Just a quick note to let you know that one of my paintings has been accepted into the Scottish Islamic Foundation’s 2010 Calendar.

Apart from my painting titled “Peace”, the calendar also features work from a range of photographers and artists including Husnara Uddin, Amina Malik, Seven Ages Photography, Rafia Hussain Kamel, and Mohamed Negm.

Click the link below for more details or to purchase the calendars:

http://www.scottishislamic.org/index.php?go=news&id=475

Till the next time,

peace and salaams

Umm Aisha

EID MUBARAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaams and Eid Mubarak to all,

Heres wishing that you all have a very peaceful and joyous Eid Insha-Allah.

Love and Peace to all.

Umm Aisha

Life & Death

Allah / Mohammad
2009
80 x 40 cm
Acrylic & Marble Dust on Canvas

A gold and chocolate brown corresponding abstract piece with the names Allah & Mohammad in contrasting corners. This painting is in mixed media with the acrylic paint mixed with course marble dust to create the texture of a sand like background.

Peace and salaams to all.

A recent death in the family has left me contemplating my own departure from this world and the preparations I have made for it.

My cousin who was only 33 years of age passed away on the evening of Thursday 5th November and was buried after the Jummah prayers on Friday. She has left behind 3 Masha-Allah beautiful young children all under the age of 9, the youngest being only 22 months. She herself was a beautiful girl, not just on the outside but most importantly, on the inside too. Her warm smile always greeted you with love, her calm manner always put you at ease and her happy go lucky attitude to life, reminded you why she was loved by all. Having passed away with little warning, she herself became the warning for us all!

The last time I wrote about a family member passing away, I talked about my dear father-in-law. That was over 3 years ago. I wrote then about how much we all prepare for events in our lives. Our preparations for weddings, for Eid, for the holidays are so comprehensive, but how much do we prepare for our final and ultimate destination. These last few days have left me reflecting and questioning  how much have i tried to educate myself on death or the hereafter since my last post regarding my father-in-laws passing? How much has my eemaan or taqwa increased since then? How much have I prepared for the time when I will be called to my maker?

Every moment of time that passes, decreases one’s life span and the dying moment of the dying comes ever nearer. Each and every person has to live through the moments of death and face this event alone.

It is only a matter of time and time will eventually humble all.

“Every soul shall taste death and only on the Day of Judgement will you be given what you earned”. Quran, Al-Imran, (3):185

 I pray Allah SWA grants my cousin the highest place in Jannah and saves her from the punishment of the grave, filling it with light and sweet smells of Jannah. I pray He gives patience to all the family at this time of grief. I pray Allah SWA gives the most patience to her 3 daughters and fills their lives with happiness and true eemaan Insha-Allah. Aameen.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha 

Bismillah

 

 

2009
Acrylic & glass on canvas
80 x 40 cm

 

A modish & chic contemporary piece of mixed media. Bismillah (Meaning – In the name of God, the most merciful) written in cream Kufic Arabic script over a background base of dark maroon. A detailed rectangle of swirly maroon patterns over a cream base is on the top left of the painting. The textured strip detail on the right of the painting has been painted using a base of cream with maroon over tiny glass beads.

Salaams to all.

The above painting was one that was recently donated and sold at auction to raise funds for the SEECC in Billericay. Alhamdulillah, it raised a good sum and kick started the fundraising for the new school they hope to aquire.

I just recently finished another Bismillah piece and will soon upload the image. I had started it in June and due to illness and other events, I had not been able to complete it. Alhamdulillah, I managed to finish it last week and I have also added it to the Saatchi Online Competition for this week.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

The Ocean

This painting represents the ocean as mentioned in the Quran in Surah Kahf Chapter 18, Verse 109. Painted in royal blue and sky blue with the verse in Naskh style Arabic script in corresponding royal blue. Translation of Verse: “If the ocean were ink (wherewith to write out) the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted than would the words of my Lord, even if we added another ocean like it, for its aid”. 

Acrylic on canvas – 2009 – 50 x 70cm

I have added this painting into the Saatchi Online gallery competition. See link below to view the page or to vote. This round ends 9am on 12th October 2009.

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=233450

Detox

Kun FayaKoon / “BE” and it is!
2009
50 x 70 cm
Acylic on Canvas

This painting with its striking dark background and central fusion of colour symbolises the existence out of non-existence that God created. The fusion of colours represents atoms forming in the beginning of time where God just says Kun Fayakoon – BE and it is. This is an extract of verse 82 in chapter 36 of the Quran. It is also mentioned in other verses of the Quran on a number of occasions.

Salaams to all.

It certainly has been such a long time since my last post. I had tried very hard during ramadan (which seems like a lifetime away), to keep away from the computer. After a two month detox of the net, I was succombed to it once again. Hope you all had a fantastic and memorable Eid!

The events of the last couple of months, has certainly put a new perspective to life and to the hereafter. We make our plans for the future, but we seem to be constantly reminded by the Almighty, that He is the best of planners, Alhamdulillah.

Life is too short to stress or worry about what has happened or what may happen. Allah SWA always does the best for us and we just need to take that leap of faith and put our total trust in His hands Insha-Allah. Prayer and reflection will take you far, for Allah can put our affairs in order whenever He wills.

Remember this sister in your prayers.

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

 

Ramadan Kareem.

Elevation (From Darkness to Light)

This painting represents the darkness within our hearts. We strive to clean our hearts aiming to be one of the righteous, the ones at the top. The White strip at the top represents the most pure, the most righteous, of whom there are few.

Inscription in Naskh style reads:

“Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His good pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out of darkness by His will unto light and guides them to a straight way.” Quran 5:16

 Medium:      Acrylic on paper

Salaams and Ramadan Mubarak to all.

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon you all Insha-Allah in this blessed month. May he guide our souls to a higher level of purity and may He bless our hearts so we increase our love for Him and His beloved prophet Muhammad SAW. Aameen.

Increase your rememberence of Allah SWA in this month, for the rewards are most fruitful and please remember me in your prayers.

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

Saatchi Gallery Competition

 

Inferno

This painting (for larger image scroll down to post of 24/3/08), represents the inferno of hell. The heat and flames will be too much for anyone to withstand. Remembrance of God and God-conciousness at all times will save us from the fire of hell IA. God’s name has been written in Arabic in the shape of a flame, on either end of the gold/copper leaf squares, which represent the light of goodness.  Mixed Media on Canvas. 50 x 70 cm 

 

 Salaams all.

This painting has been added to the Saatchi Online Competition Showdown which ends next Monday 20th July at 9am.

Follow the link below to give it a vote of 1 – 10 :

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=222857

334 votes so far with an overall of 7.15 out of 10. Alhamdulillah not bad.

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

 

Saatchi Gallery Website

Salaams to all,

Not so long ago I uploaded images of my paintings on the Saatchi website of which I have been a member for a couple of years.

Please see the link below to view my home page and to see images of my latest paintings Insha-Allah.

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile/Umm%20Aisha,+Awakening%20Art/91052.html

Peace and salaams to all

Umm Aisha

Shahadah / Declaration of Faith

Shahadah / Declaration of Faith

Contemporary far eastern influenced abstract painting with Shahadah written in Kufi style. The red circle represents the one-ness and everlasting attribute of God and the five textured layers in the red, represent the five pillars of Islam. The textured black at the top represents chaos outside of the faith. True belief in the shahadah and practising the pillars of Islam, brings your soul out of the darkness and into the light of Islam. Shahadah translates:  ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger Of God.’

mixed media on canvas
50 x 70 cm
Salaams to all,

I pray you all are keeping well Insha-Allah. Alhamdulillah, Friday evening’s Muslim Youth Helpline’s Annual Dinner was quite an eye-opener. I had not realised that so many people of different ages suffer the way they do. We certainly take our lives for granted, living in a bubble of self-centred emotions. The volunteers of MYH do a fantastic job in helping so many in trouble and in need of saving. It really is a worthy cause so please support them as much as you can.

The above painting of mine was one which was auctioned off during the evening and Alhamdulillah it went well. The winning bidder bought it as a gift for his mother. I hope she enjoys the painting as much as I enjoyed painting it.

Peace and salaams to all.

Umm Aisha

The Alchemy of Today

A Charity Dinner to raise funds to support young Muslims in the UK The annual London dinner is back and better than ever. Come show your support for hundreds of young muslims suffering alone.

Friday 26th June 2009, 6.30pm Porchester Hall, Bayswater, W2

An evening of inspiration, enlightenment and entertainment. With delicious food catered by Sapna, exquisite surroundings and great company, with Professor Tariq Ramadan, author Shelina Janmohamed, Sheikh Babikir and BBC Asian Network presenter Murtaza ‘Mutz’ Ali. A charity auction will be held of some beautiful, exclusive artwork including Umm Aisha’s and framed photos with more to come.

More details to follow, for any further enquiries please contact:
events@myh.org.uk
020 7435 8171

Salaams to all,

The above is an add for the MYH Annual Dinner to be held on Friday 26th June 2009, 6.30pm at The Porchester Hall in Bayswater, W2. Please support the event as it is a worthy and deserving charity. I will be exhibiting my paintings at the event and praying my donated piece fetches a good amount for the good cause.

Till the next time

Peace and salaams

Umm Aisha

99 Names of Allah – Al-Wali / The Patron

 

Al-Wali / The Patron

Life is like a piece of marble, emotions we feel, people we meet.

Events we go through in our life. The darkness, the light that guides us.

These are inter-twined to create the picture of life. Without friends, the marble would be a darker shade.

With Allah SWA by your side as your best friend, your patron, there is only Light upon Light!

Insha-Allah.

Salaams to all.

The above painting is one of my older pieces. I wrote the above to go with it. The marble background represents our life intertwined with darkness and peace. Al-Wali has been highlighted in gold to emphasize the light you go towards once you remember your creator. This piece is acrylic on paper, size 40x50cm.

I recently had a minor operation and am recovering well Alhamdulillah. Sometimes when adversity hits us, its quite easy to question why we are being tested. Its simply human nature. We have to keep reminding ourselves that any illness or hardship, any type of adversity is a test from the Allmighty. We need to keep our faith and also not beat ourselves up for our questioning. Allah SWA is our Wali, our patron, our best friend and he always provides ease after hardship. You don’t see it at the time, but afterwards you see that something good has also come out of the initial hardship. Allah SWA alone knows whats best for us, we just have to keep faith!

I pray Allah SWA eases everybody’s hardships, whether they are ill, in poverty, lost or in any kind of dark despair. May He guide us all to the light of peace and tranquility. Ameen

Till the next time,

Peace and salaams to all.

Umm Aisha

99 Names of Allah – Ar-Rahmaan / The Most Compassionate

Ar-Rahmaan / The Most Compassionate

Allah is the one who wills mercy and good for all creation, at all times. He pours upon all creation infinite bounties but do we recognise these blessings.

This painting has a background of beige, white & silver and represents the blessings of Allah SWA showered upon us. The effect was created using acrylic paint and rock salt. Ar-Rahmaan is written in an elaborate Kufic style script in brown acrylic highlighted with a silver lining. Because of the elaborate design on the script, the name is barely recognisable, just as the bounties of Allah SWA.

Frame size : 40 x 50 cm

Till the next time

Peace and salaams to all.

Umm Aisha