On this project, I chose to represent Allah as “the only God, creator of the Universe, and the judge of mankind”. The calligraphy “Allah” is written with green leaves; this highlights the significance of the color green/vegetation in Islam. Of particular importance is the description of Paradise: Islam venerates the color green, as it expects paradise to be lush with greenery. But how is Paradise relevant in Islam? This brings us back to Allah as “the only God, creator of the Universe, and the judge of mankind”.
In Qu’ran 9:72;
“Allah has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allah is greater. It is that which is the great attainment.”
In describing Paradise, the Qur’an states that the inhabitants will be “reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty” (sura 55, verse 76). “Upon them will be green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, and they will be adorned with bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give to them to drink of a Water Pure and Holy.” (sura 76, verse 21).