Monday, September 30, 2013

The Promise of Allah



"The Promise of Allah" by Safia Malik


Dimension: 36” x 24” 

Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Available to Order: $380

As much controversial as this topic is, I wanted to address is by expressing a peaceful message. The burning of the Qur’an by ignorant people, regardless of how disgusting, hurtful and purposeless it may be, we as Muslims should be careful about how we respond to such negative acts. We shouldn’t return hate with hate & violence with violence. Rather, we should defend our beautiful religion by implementing its teachings & by following the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Every time I hear about such things happening, I feel hurt, disgusted & angry. But when I came across the ayah from the Qur’an in Surah Al-Hijr: 9, I felt peaceful, & satisfied. And I reminded myself of what a famous scholar once said “Trying to extinguish the light of Islam is like trying to blow away the Sun with your breath” because the truth of Islam is too strong to be defeated. It has been around for over 1400 years & it has remained the exact same. Through this artwork, I wanted to share that feeling of satisfaction & highlight this message from the Qur’an, that it is Allah who revealed the Qur’an, & it is Allah who will preserve it. 



"Which then of the favours of your Lord will you deny?"


By: Safia Malik
Dimensions: 15" x 30" - (Can be ordered for $150)
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Text is in Naskh Script
Gifted to Sh. Yasir Qadhi at Al-Maghrib Toronto for teaching the course on Surah Ar-Rahman. 

Can be ordered in different sizes, colours, and verses.
© Safia Malik – Islamic Canvas Painting

There is no god but Allah


By: Safia Malik
Dimensions: 20" x 16"
$50 - SOLD
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Text is written in Naskh
Wooden background look.
Can be ordered in different sizes and colours

© Safia Malik – Islamic Canvas Painting

Shahadah: "There is no god but Allah, Mohammad is His Messenger"


By: Safia Malik
$35 (set of 2) - SOLD
Dimensions: 10" x 8" each
Medium: Acylic on Canvas


Text is done in Diwani script

Can be ordered in different sizes and colours.

© Safia Malik – Islamic Canvas Painting

Hanaa & Farhan's Wedding Canvas


20" x 16" 
Acrylic on Canvas
$50 - SOLD 

Red, Gold and Black
Writing is in Bold Kufic script

Can be ordered in different sizes, colours and names
 © Safia Malik – Islamic Canvas Painting

Friday, September 6, 2013

The Ray of Hope



“The Ray of Hope” by Safia Malik

Dimension: 15” x 60” 

Medium: Acrylics on Canvas

Available to Order: $500
ALL PROFITS GO TO SYRIA & EGYPT (through ICNA Relief Canada)


This painting is inspired by the violence & oppression that exist in many Muslim countries today, such as: Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan & more. I have chosen certain colours that symbolize the situation in these countries.  In this piece of art, Black represents the chaos & oppression. Red represents the bloodshed & violence. Green & White represent peace & ease. Gold represents the high rank of all the martyrs & innocent people who have sacrificed their lives by standing up for Justice  & Truth. These colours can also be found in the flags of these countries.  The ayah I have chosen is from Surah In-Shirah: 5-6. Tying back this ayah to the colours, expresses that although there has been oppression, violence, bloodshed, one should not give up their hope in the Mercy of Allah. Indeed with every difficulty faced by our brothers & sisters in these countries, they will see & feel peace. This ayah is a reminder that there are rays of hope so let not this hope be blocked with the drops of blood & evil that is happening. Indeed Allah is the All-Knowing and victory for Muslims is prophesied.

The Door of Ka'bah





"The Door of Ka'bah" (Bab- ul Ka’bah) by Safia Malik
Dimension: 36” x 24” 

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas


Available to  Order $800


Masjid al-Haram is the most sacred place of worship in Islam, & it is built around the Ka’bah. Muslims are expected to face the Ka’bah because of its significance and sanctity. Every year Muslims from all around the world gather there to fulfill a pillar of Islam called “Hajj”. Hajj is a practice which tests one’s faith, asking them to leave behind all their attachments such as: their wealth, family, status, health, comfort, home, sleep, etc. This is one of the greatest struggles for Muslims (and Humans), but this struggle is the essence of Tawheed. The Door of Kab’ah is made out of gold, and it has a cloth covering to it called the Kiswa. Kiswa has different verses of the Qur’an written, which emphasizes the Tawheed of Allah SWT, and glorifies Allah SWT. I was inspired to make this painting out of my love and respect for not only this sacred Mosque, but also the most sacred place within the Mosque, which is the Ka’bah, The House of Allah, which is located in the centre of the world. Verses selected are: Shahadah, Surah al-Fatiha, Ayat al Kursi, Surah An-Nasr, Surah al-Anaam: 102, and Surah al- Ikhlas.