Mary
I was given this as a gift by one of the young son's of my Iraqi friend Dhiaa Al-Asadi when we went to have supper with him and his family at his home in Birmingham on our wedding anniversary (Lin and I have been married 30 years when this gift was was given). On the back of the picture, on matte board, is written 'Dear Simon and Lin. With respect and best regards, Mohammed Dhiaa 31/10/2008'.
Dhiaa's e-mail: Mohammed was very happy that you liked his calligraphy. He wished he could make it better and present it himself. I am encouraging him to hold an exhibition some time at his school.
The piece of calligraphy was taken from (Maryam - also spelt Mariam - Mary) Chapter 19: Verse 15 ( وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ مَرْيَمَ ) " And make a mention of Mary in the Scriptures" according to Marmaduke Pickthall's translation.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmaduke_Pickthall
Mary (Peace be upon her) is considered by Muslims as one of the best three females ever created by Allah. My wife loves her very much and she saw her more than once in her dreams (we are not superstitious but we are spiritual).
The Iranians produced a very nice film (Virgin Mary), available in English and freely downloadable at:
video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB29... mary, iranian film&hl=en&emb=0
Mohammed and his brothers liked the film very much and asked me so many questions about Jesus and Mary (peace be upon them). Hence, he chose - with my help - to make that calligraphy.
Mary
I was given this as a gift by one of the young son's of my Iraqi friend Dhiaa Al-Asadi when we went to have supper with him and his family at his home in Birmingham on our wedding anniversary (Lin and I have been married 30 years when this gift was was given). On the back of the picture, on matte board, is written 'Dear Simon and Lin. With respect and best regards, Mohammed Dhiaa 31/10/2008'.
Dhiaa's e-mail: Mohammed was very happy that you liked his calligraphy. He wished he could make it better and present it himself. I am encouraging him to hold an exhibition some time at his school.
The piece of calligraphy was taken from (Maryam - also spelt Mariam - Mary) Chapter 19: Verse 15 ( وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ مَرْيَمَ ) " And make a mention of Mary in the Scriptures" according to Marmaduke Pickthall's translation.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmaduke_Pickthall
Mary (Peace be upon her) is considered by Muslims as one of the best three females ever created by Allah. My wife loves her very much and she saw her more than once in her dreams (we are not superstitious but we are spiritual).
The Iranians produced a very nice film (Virgin Mary), available in English and freely downloadable at:
video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB29... mary, iranian film&hl=en&emb=0
Mohammed and his brothers liked the film very much and asked me so many questions about Jesus and Mary (peace be upon them). Hence, he chose - with my help - to make that calligraphy.