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Hasbiyallahu Floral Garden Quran Verse Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
Islamic Wall Art for the Entrance and Hallway
The first thing guests see: welcoming phrases, verses of protection, and tall pieces that suit narrow walls.
The entrance sets the tone for a home. It is the traditional place for phrases of welcome and blessing such as Masha'Allah and Bismillah, and for verses of protection such as Ayatul Kursi. Hallway walls are often narrow, so tall portrait pieces and compact squares work well here.
The paintings below are the pieces whose own listing recommends an entrance, hallway or console wall, best fits first.
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Masha'Allah Emerald Green & Gold Damask Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
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Masha'Allah Crimson Abstract Calligraphy Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
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Ayatul Kursi Gold Leaf Portrait Calligraphy Canvas
Optional framing available on requestPortrait
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Hasbiyallahu Emerald Floral Meadow Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
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Afawwid Amri Ilallah Colorful Calligraphy
Optional framing available on requestPortrait
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Remembrance of Allah Floral Quran Verse Canvas
Optional framing available on requestPortrait
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Amana ar-Rasul Mint Green Quran Calligraphy Canvas
Optional framing available on requestPortrait
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Kaaba Door & Pilgrims Black and Gold Canvas
Optional framing available on requestPortrait
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Ayatul Kursi & Four Quls Black Gold Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
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Muhammad & Al-Fatiha Red Calligraphy Canvas
Optional framing available on requestLandscape
How to choose and hang art in a entrance
Use the wall guests face
The wall directly opposite or beside the front door gets the most attention. A single clear piece there has more effect than several small ones along the corridor.
Go tall on narrow walls
Portrait canvases suit the slim walls beside doors and between rooms. Above a console table, a square or modest landscape piece balances the furniture.
Leave room to pass
In a corridor, choose a flat canvas or slim frame and hang it clear of shoulders, bags and door swings.
Light it
Entrances are often dim. A wall light or a nearby lamp brings out metallic and textured details in the evening.
More help: the calligraphy size guide, the etiquette of hanging Quran verses, and the Verse Library.
Not sure which piece fits?
Answer five quick questions, or send the studio a photo of your wall.
Questions about entrance artwork
Which phrases are traditional at an entrance?
Bismillah, Masha'Allah, Ahlan wa Sahlan, and verses of protection such as Ayatul Kursi and the Four Quls are commonly placed near the door as a blessing for those who enter and leave.
What size suits a hallway?
It depends on the wall. Measure the free width, allow clear space on both sides, and mark the outline with tape. If you send the measurements, the studio can suggest a size or make one to fit.
Is the entrance a respectful place for Quran verses?
Many households hang verses near the entrance. Keep the piece elevated, clean and away from shoe storage. Our guide on the etiquette of hanging Quran verses explains the considerations in more detail.
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