'His light is like a niche in which there is a lamp' [Holy Quran; 24:35]
The Inspiration
The Verse of Light is a well-known Qur’anic passage that uses the example of a lamp within a niche to explain the nature of God Almighty's Light. It describes Allah (God in Arabic) as the Light of the heavens and the earth, illustrating how His guidance functions as a source of clarity and understanding. This verse has been widely discussed in Islamic scholarship for its metaphorical explanation of how faith and knowledge illuminate the human heart and mind.
The Intention
The aim of these artworks is to encourage reflection on God's Light and therefore self-reflection on one's character and actions.
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