{"product_id":"hilya","title":"A Portrait in Words — Hilya-i Sharif","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHilya-i Sharif: A Portrait in Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis magnificent artwork is a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eHilye-i Sharif\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revered form of Islamic calligraphy that preserves a written description of the physical appearance and noble character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRather than portraying the Prophet ﷺ through an image, the Hilye presents his qualities through carefully composed words, allowing the viewer to reflect upon his presence, character and example with love and reverence. Historically displayed in homes, mosques and places of learning, the \u003cstrong\u003eHilya-i Sharif\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a special place within the Ottoman calligraphic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the top of the composition appears the \u003cstrong\u003eBasmala\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis sacred phrase introduces the artwork and frames everything that follows beneath the mercy and remembrance of Allah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe four circular medallions contain the names of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eأبو بكر رضي الله عنه\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eعمر رضي الله عنه\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUmar, may Allah be pleased with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eعثمان رضي الله عنه\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUthman, may Allah be pleased with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eعلي رضي الله عنه\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAli, may Allah be pleased with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe central circular panel begins with a narration attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eوعن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه أنه كان إذا وصف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It is narrated from Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, that whenever he described the Prophet ﷺ, he would say:”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe text then offers a detailed and deeply affectionate description of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHe was neither excessively tall nor noticeably short, but was of medium height among the people. His hair was neither tightly curled nor completely straight, but gently wavy. His face had a slight roundness, and his complexion was fair with a reddish hue. His eyes were large and intensely dark, and his eyelashes were long. He had broad shoulders, strong and well-formed hands and feet, and carried himself with strength and dignity. When he walked, he moved firmly, as though descending a slope, and when he turned toward someone, he turned with his whole body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAcross the lower centre of the artwork appears the Qur’anic verse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eوَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“And We have not sent you, except as a mercy to all the worlds.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurah al-Anbiya, 21:107\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis verse captures the heart of the composition, presenting the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a mercy extended to all creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lower passage continues the description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBetween his shoulders was the Seal of Prophethood, and he was the Seal of the Prophets. He was the most generous of people in heart, the most truthful in speech, the gentlest in nature and the noblest in companionship. Whoever saw him unexpectedly was filled with awe, and whoever came to know him closely loved him. The one who described him would say, “I have never seen anyone like him, either before him or after him.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe composition concludes with the prayer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"ar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eصلى الله عليه وسلم\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSurrounded by richly detailed floral illumination, deep blue ornamentation and warm gold tones, this \u003cstrong\u003eHilye-i Sharif\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together sacred text, classical calligraphy and traditional decorative art. Every section is carefully balanced, guiding the eye from the Basmala to the central description, the Qur’anic verse and the concluding words of praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMore than a decorative work, this piece is a visual expression of love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and an invitation to reflect upon his beauty of character, truthfulness, gentleness and mercy. It is especially suited to a living room, entrance hall, study, prayer space or any setting in which remembrance and reflection are valued.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamaal Prints","offers":[{"title":"A4 \/ White Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498150697,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-WHT-B","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 \/ White Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498183465,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-WHT-NB","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 \/ Black Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498216233,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-BLK-B","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 \/ Black Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498249001,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-BLK-NB","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 \/ Natural Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498281769,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-NAT-B","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4 \/ Natural Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498314537,"sku":"JP-A4-HLY-NAT-NB","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ White Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498347305,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-WHT-B","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ White Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498380073,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-WHT-NB","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ Black Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498412841,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-BLK-B","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ Black Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498445609,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-BLK-NB","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ Natural Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498478377,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-NAT-B","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 \/ Natural Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498511145,"sku":"JP-A3-HLY-NAT-NB","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ White Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498543913,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-WHT-B","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ White Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498576681,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-WHT-NB","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ Black Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498609449,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-BLK-B","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ Black Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498642217,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-BLK-NB","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ Natural Frame \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498674985,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-NAT-B","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2 \/ Natural Frame \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498707753,"sku":"JP-A2-HLY-NAT-NB","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1 \/ African Walnut \/ No Border","offer_id":53346498740521,"sku":"JP-A1-HLY-WAL-NB","price":7100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0 \/ African Walnut \/ White Border","offer_id":53346498773289,"sku":"JP-A0-HLY-WAL-B","price":11250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/6233\/2457\/files\/hilya-white-b.png?v=1785151783","url":"https:\/\/jamaalprints.store\/products\/hilya","provider":"Jamaal Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}