If You Are Guided To Your Purpose
imam ali said:
When you are guided to your purpose, humble yourself truly before your Lord.
One who follows the middle road does not perish from want, and one who rejects worldliness is not afflicted with poverty.
[Sulus calligraphy]
There is no honor higher than Islam. There is no treasure more precious than piety. There is no garment more beautiful than well-being. There is no treasure richer than contentedness. There’s no refuge more protective than self-restraint. There is no intercessor more effective than repentance. There is no protection stronger than good health. There is no treasure richer than contentment. No wealth alleviates poverty faster than satisfaction with one’s basic rations. There is no good in a contemptible helper. There is no good in a deed who’s legacy is regret. No good is obtained in this world except by two kinds of men: a man who commit sin but atones for it by repenting, and a man who hastens towards good deeds.
[Nesih calligraphy]
Soot ink on hand-dyed ahar paper, inner border of ebru, outer border in acrylic and gold leaf. Gouache and pulverized gold leaf were used in the koltuk panel illuminations.