Ayatul Kursi Black & White Panoramic Calligraphy Wall Art

Ayatul Kursi Black & White Panoramic Calligraphy Wall Art

For anyone who loves a minimal palette but intricate lettering: an extra-wide piece in white and charcoal, rough with texture, carrying the Basmala at the top and two long lines of dense black calligraphy below.

The Words and Their Meaning

Ayatul Kursi, the Throne Verse, is verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah. It describes Allah as the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all that exists, whose knowledge and authority extend over the heavens and the earth. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, called it the greatest verse in the Quran (Sahih Muslim).

Read it with transliteration and meaning in the Verse Library, or compare other pieces in Ayatul Kursi art.

Arabic text, Quran 2:255:

ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ

Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. (Saheeh International)

Colour and Composition

With colour removed, the eye goes straight to the rhythm of the script. The rough, weathered texture of the ground stops the black and white from feeling flat or printed.

Design Highlights

• Ayatul Kursi in two long lines, with the Basmala above
• Black script on white and charcoal
• Rough, weathered texture
• Extra-wide panoramic format
• Works in rooms with very little colour
• Hand-painted on canvas by the InkByHand studio
• Custom sizes and colours available on request

Where It Works

• Long living room walls
• Formal offices
• Contemporary prayer rooms
• Above a long sofa or sideboard

As a Gift

A dignified piece for a new home or office, in a palette that fits anywhere.

Handmade Details

Brushwork, layered paint and small variations are part of a hand-painted piece and are not flaws. Colours can look slightly different with room lighting and screen settings. The exact size, materials and framing options are confirmed with you before you order: message the studio with the width of your wall, and use the calligraphy size guide to see how to measure.

Artwork containing sacred Arabic words should be displayed in a clean, elevated and respectful place.