House of Wonder Detail of carved door with Arabic inscription References to Allah Stone Town Zanzibar Tanzania TRANSLATION BELOW
Architectural detail House of Wonder beside Forodhani Gardens Detail of carved door with Arabic inscriptions and references to Allah, Beit el Ajaib National Museum Stone Town Unguja Tanzania East Africa. Full Translation of inscription reads: left upper triangle: O, Most Gracious right upper triangle: O, Allah upper rectangle: Peace and blessing be on the Prophet Mohammed and His family and his companions. two triangles underneath it: O Most Merciful of those who show mercy. outer diamond: it is a quranic verse saying : " And so many a moving (living) creature carries not its own provision! Allah provides for it and for you. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower" and peace be upon the prophet Mohammed. inner diamond: it is a part of a quranic verse saying: " ....in peace and security" 15:46 Quran left lower triangle: O, Most Merciful right lower triangle: O, Most Generous NB THIS IMAGE IS AN IMPROVED VERSION OF Alamy Ref AN0K3D which was orientated upside down
Size: 3709px × 5650px
Location: Tanzania, Zanzibar, Stone Town
Photo credit: © J Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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