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Light Before Light

Light Before Light

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Arabic:  الصَّلَاةُ خَيْرٌ مِنَ النَّوْمِ

 

English Rendition: “Prayer is better than sleep”

 

This piece brings a gentle yet resolute reminder of the Fajr call to prayer, a phrase heard in the adhan at daybreak since the earliest generations of Islam. Composed by award-winning calligrapher Ahmet Namazi, the words are shaped in Jalī Thuluth, a monumental script whose sweeping arcs and slender uprights echo the rising of the first light.

 

The lettering rests in a poised istif (Ottoman for calligraphed composition), giving the phrase the dignified bearing of sacred announcement. Rendered in a rich red ink, the script seems to glow softly against the paper, embodying the warmth of dawn breaking through the dark, a call to rise in devotion.

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Giclée print on natural cotton fine-art paper, produced from the original hand-made piece by award-winning calligrapher Ahmet Namazi.

Dimensions
Available in 20 × 20 in or 30 × 30 in (unframed)

Technique
Archival pigment print from a hand-executed original calligraphy

Paper
Natural cotton fine-art paper

Edition
Limited edition of 50
Hand-numbered

Signature
Artist’s signature appears within the reproduced artwork

Framing + -

Framing Details

  • Hand-assembled by our fine art framing partner
  • UV-protective acrylic available in Standard or Museum Grade
  • Acid-free matting and backing materials
  • Artwork mounted using conservation-safe, reversible methods
  • Arrives fully framed and ready to hang

Glazing Options

Standard UV-Protective Acrylic

  • UV-protective glazing suitable for most interior settings
  • Clear, durable, and widely used in professional framing
  • Ideal for low-glare environments

Museum Grade Acrylic

  • Premium, anti-reflective glazing with enhanced UV protection
  • Significantly reduces glare and reflections
  • Provides the most accurate viewing of the artwork
  • Recommended for high-light spaces or collectors seeking the highest level of presentation
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Domestic Shipping
Complimentary domestic shipping on all orders, for both framed and unframed works.

Processing Times
Unframed works typically ship within 3-5 business days of order confirmation.
Framed works typically ship within 7-10 business days.
Shipping timelines may vary by artwork.

Packaging & Insurance
All works are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival and shipped fully insured.
A tracking number will be provided once your order ships.

International Shipping
International shipping is available. Duties, taxes, and customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
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Expedited Orders
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Custom Orders + -

We offer custom framing for individual clients, along with custom orders for businesses and wholesale partners.

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Art Advising Services + -

Complimentary art advising services available on request. Please contact us at support@silkandsidr.com to be connected with an art advisor.

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Ahmet Namazi

Trained under Hasan Çelebi, the master calligrapher behind the monumental inscriptions of Masjid Quba and Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, and Ferhat Kurlu, known for major restorations across Turkey, Ahmet Namazi carries forward the Ottoman calligraphic tradition with precision and grace.

Winner of first place at the IRCICA World Calligraphy Competition, his works have been exhibited from Istanbul to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, blending classical mastery with contemporary depth.

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