Islamic angel art

IMAM Ali (a.s) The doors of the central Masjid flapped, and the Angels clamoured in the sky with the supplications, and there descended a stormy wind, black, dark, and Jibraeelas called out between the sky and the earth with a voice, all the ones awake heard it: ‘By Allahazwj! The pillars of guidance have been demolished, and effaced! By Allahazwj! The stars in the sky and the flags of piety are blurred! By Allahazwj! The firmest handhold, sonasws of an uncleas of Al-Mustafa...

Muhammad ﷺ and Gabriel

The host of Heaven looking down upon Earth as they destroy themselves and God pours down the judgments. It's coming real soon, much sooner than we think.

As a specialist in gilding techniques of all kinds, Tim introduces illumination into much of his work and is well-known for his book ‘The Art of Illuminated Letters’. He has studied Persian and Mughal illumination and miniature painting, using authentic techniques and pigments. Tim’s original designs for illuminated letters and monograms […]

The Angels - Islamic ones

Angel with triple wings and a white leopard’s head. Gouache painting by an Indian artist, Islamic Mughal Empire ~ ca.1750

This illustration of the angel Ruh originally belonged to a manuscript of The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence, an exploration of the marvels of the universe written by cosmographer and geographer Zakariya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (1203–1283). The manuscript was comprised of two parts; the first dealt with the heavenly spheres while the second was devoted to the earthly realm. Ruh, which translates literally to spirit, is amongst one of t

View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues; bid, buy and collect contemporary, impressionist or modern art, old masters, jewellery, wine, watches, prints, rugs and books at sotheby's auction house

The Archangel Israfil late 14th-early 15th c. Mamluk.In Islamic belief,as in Christianity, archangels will play a key role in the Last Judgment.Heralding the Day of Resurrection, the angel Israfil blows his trumpet,calling all creatures to assemble in Jerusalem.The celestial being is named not in the Qur’an but in hadith, or the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad,and scholars specify that he sounds his call from the sacred Rock.Made in Egypt or Syria.British Museum.