In Surah al-Rad (13:24), Allah, Al-Muqsit (The Implementer of Justice), outlines the characteristics of the believers along with eight gateways to Paradise in the previous ayats (verses) and exclaims in this ayat that the righteous believers will be greeted by the angels with “As-Salaamun Alaikum” (Peace be upon you) because they patiently persevered. Al-Salaam (The Source of Peace) is one of Allah’s names, one of the ways our Lord greets the Prophets, a Divine congratulation on the people of Paradise, the whisper of the angels, the tasleem (salutation) at the end of our salat (prayer), the cordial greeting of Muslims upon arrival and departure, and the spoken and written words of goodwill used at the beginning of every speech and letter. This message of peace from Allah, the Most High, shows our Lord's respect, congratulations, prayer and greetings to the believers. Those who patiently persevere through hardships, trials, disasters, illnesses and so forth, for Allah’s sake, relying on Allah Alone, Al-Sabur (The Patient) and therefore the source of all Patience, will be rewarded with unlimited and vast Blessings and Mercy. The true believer realizes that difficulties are blessings and so they are patient. Patience is one of the most sublime virtues and perfections. The last part of this ayat proclaims that the attainment of the Final Ultimate Abode or Home (dar) of Paradise is excellent and the best. [This tapestry is a compilation of many new stitches I learned, thus the higher price. You can fluff up the blue border with a dry toothbrush, dry mustache comb or your dry fingers.]
Colours
Writing in Light Antique Violet; Design in Very Light Antique Mauve, Very Dark Antique Violet, Light Lavender, Dark Garnet, White, Medium Parrot Green, Salmon, Lemon, Light Pale Yellow and Cranberry; Border in Very Light Blue and Medium Blue
Size
6.6” X 7.1”