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.

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