Tag Archive for: Spiritual Photography
Ikra by Derya Yazar Atasever
In this old and ruined mosque, a young woman on her prayer rug is peacefully reading the Quran with a rosary in her hand. The title of the photograph "Ikra" means read, which is also from the root of the word Quran (the reading).
Chapter 33 by Ismawan IsmailChapter 33 by Ismawan Ismail
The Holy Quran is the scripture which contains the complete guidance for mankind. The chapter open in the photograph is of Chapter 33 of Quran, Surah Al- Ahzab. This chapter contains 73 verses and it starts like this, “01. O who is a Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. 02. And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. 03. And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs…
Waiting for an Answer by Jim AlonzoWaiting for an Answer by Jim Alonzo
I saw this man, removed his sandals and sat by the ledge of the pillars. Wondering and waiting for something. Sweaty, he reached for his pocket a hanky, wiped his forehead and neck. He looked around and up, closed his eyes but did not pray. I thought to myself that this man is just tired. Being curious, I approached to the man with a question. I asked him if he is alright. He answered with gladness, “Yes I’m OK! I’m just waiting for Almighty’s answer to my prayers”.