Thursday, September 12, 2013

The Other 12.5%:

Lesson of September Twelfth (continued):












Lesson Of September Twelfth
(continued)
Holy Qur'an
al Fatiha
Verse Eight (with bismillah)
"Not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray."
Arabic, Modern Standard
Fabric Paint on Styrofoam (which subsequently melted while sun-curing) 


al Fatiha - 87.5%:

Lesson of September Twelfth






















Translation
The Exordium
Holy Qur'an, Sura One

1. In the name of God (Allah), the compassionate, the merciful.
2. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds.
3. The compassionate, the merciful.
4. Master of Judgement Day.
5. You alone we worship, and to You alone we pray for help.
6. Guide us to the straight path.
7. The path of those whom You have favoured.
(omitted - 8. Not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.)


Lesson of September Twelfth
al Fatiha (ayat 1 - 7), Holy Qur'an, Sura One
Arabic, Modern Standard
English (bismillah only)
Fabric Paint on lacquered Crayola Xtreme Coloring Metallic Paper