Trust
- 2008
- Sülüs and nesih scripts. Black soot ink on ahar paper. 35 x 28 cm. Top line reads: “And put thy trust in God, and God suffices us as disposer of affairs.” Surah Al-Ahzab, Quran 33:3. Middle text:‘It is related from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be well pleased with him) that he said, “I heard the Messenger of God (God bless him and give him peace) say, ‘Were you to rely on God as befits Him, He would provide for you as He does the birds, who go forth in the morning hungry and return in the evening sated.’” A hadith reported by Tirmidhi, who said it was well authenticated.’ Bottom line: “And we have sent thee [O Muhammad] as an apostle unto all mankind, and God suffices for a witness.” Surah An-Nisa, Quran 4:79.