This high-quality reproduction is of an Ottoman naskhi scripted hilya composed by the master artist Hasan Riza Effendi. Its unique subject matter focuses on ten miracles/ qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described in the hadith tradition.
Some of these Prophetic miracles mentioned in the hilya's central roundel and bottom rectangular are: he did not cast any shadow; flies or other insects never sat on him; his eyes would sleep, but not his heart; he could see from his back as he saw what was in front of him; while sitting with others, the Holy Prophet's ﷺ shoulders always appeared higher than the person who was with him.
The video presents a beautiful recitation of the 10 miraculous qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Between each of the ten miracles mentioned in the text, the salawat is written. It reads:
O God, send blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad
On each corner of the central crescent roundel, are four names of the Chosen One ﷺ: Muhammad (Highly Praised), Ahmad (The Most Commendable), Hamid (Praising), and Mahmoud (Praised).
The lower belt contains the Quranic verse from the chapter al-Anbiya [21:107]:
We have not sent thee, save as a mercy unto all beings.
Amongst other colors, the hilye is decorated with intricate golden and white arabesque and freehand floral designs.
Details of the hilye Riza Efendi; Turkey
۩ Country of Origin: Ottoman Turkey
۩ Time Period: 1885
۩ Artist: Hassan Riza Efendi
۩ Size: Approximately 46 x 34 cm (including frame)
۩ Print: High-quality matte print and detail finishings
۩ Frame: Wood frame with a gold finish
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