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This illuminated manuscript, created by Sheikh Hamdullah, presents the opening verses of the Quran's Fatiha and Baqara surahs with intricate artistry. The deep blues, floral arabesques, and gilded details that frame the text are not mere decoration; they are visual echoes of paradise, reflecting a profound devotion. Consider how the vibrant blue, reminiscent of lapis lazuli, a stone prized since antiquity, reappears in mosaics and illuminated manuscripts across cultures, always carrying a sacred, celestial weight. The swirling arabesques, too, find their counterparts in Byzantine and Roman art, transformed but still whispering of the infinite. It is as though the very act of writing and illumination becomes a ritual. The collective memory of beauty and the divine finds expression in the balanced composition, guiding the viewer's eye and, on a deeper level, stirring a sense of peace and reverence. This piece is more than scripture; it's a timeless testament to the power of symbols to transcend cultures.
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