This beautiful coffee-table book is a must have for every Muslim household. Connect to The Divine Names of God through Taher Adel's stunning poetry and lose yourself in Aadil Abedi's mesmerising artwork.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ZAHRA TRUST
Here is what our friends had to say about the book:
“A spiritual journey of poetic meaning. Taher Adel has created a thoughtful meditation on the meaning of Allah’s names with beautiful illustrations. It is my new companion in times of quiet contemplation.” - Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Publisher and President of the American University of Sharjah
“Through the beautiful synergy of Taher Adel’s poetry and Aadil Abedi’s calligraphy, this short book is a mesmerizing tribute to the Divine Names of Allah. Each page is a work of art that illuminates the heart and inspires the soul.” - The Muslim Vibe
“A truly thoughtful creative exploration that serves as a beautiful reminder of the wonders of Allah swt through his glorious names, and an inspiring visual and poetic conversation between two incredible artists, that takes you on a spiritual reflective journey.” - Bayt Alfann
“Poetry that excels in describing the divine” - Hashim Y.A. (Poet)
“Every verse is a soul sooth journey into the infinity of divine love. Powerful beyond measure!” - Mohammad Taher (@Mo_t_ivate), Motivational speaker
“A devotional page turner transporting you to a different world”- Dr Milad Hilli, Health Practitioner
“This scintillating stream of intimate, personal and profound reflections on the Beautiful Names is a delicacy-rich feast for the eyes and ears of the heart.” - Sheikh Luqman Ali, Co-founder Khayaal Theatre
“Taher’s words grant us a unique glimpse into the infinite ocean of God’s Divine attributes, transcending mere words, these beautiful poetic renditions invite us to fathom the unfathomable, and perceive the imperceptible.” - Dr Bilal Hassam, Director of The Muslim Agency and Founder of Muslimplicity
“We are called to be God-conscious. As Muslims, His ninety-nine beautiful names are a means to that end. Adel and Abedi have provided us with reflections on each title, which we often see - on our walls and decorated in mosques - but rarely ponder.” - Shargzadeh, translator and teacher of Persian Poetry, founder of Persian Poetics
“This is a remarkable book that shares the beauty of God’s names in ways pleasing to the heart and to the eyes. This is a beautiful book to take into your solitude to help make a space for your Creator.” -Rabbi Lee Weissman, Jewish Educator and also known as the Jihadi Jew
“A beautiful and imaginative collaboration that inspires deeper reflection and contemplation.” -Mona Haydar (Poet)
This beautiful coffee-table book is a must have for every Muslim household. Connect to The Divine Names of God through Taher Adel's stunning poetry and lose yourself in Aadil Abedi's mesmerising artwork. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ZAHRA TRUST Here is what our friends had to say about the book: “A spiritual journey of poetic meaning. Taher Adel has created a thoughtful meditation on the meaning of Allah’s names with beautiful illustrations. It is my new companion in times of quiet contemplation.” - Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Publisher and President of the American University of Sharjah “Through the beautiful synergy of Taher Adel’s poetry and Aadil Abedi’s calligraphy, this short book is a mesmerizing tribute to the Divine Names of Allah. Each page is a work of art that illuminates the heart and inspires the soul.” - The Muslim Vibe “A truly thoughtful creative exploration that serves as a beautiful reminder of the wonders of Allah swt through his glorious names, and an inspiring visual and poetic conversation between two incredible artists, that takes you on a spiritual reflective journey.” - Bayt Alfann “Poetry that excels in describing the divine” - Hashim Y.A. (Poet) “Every verse is a soul sooth journey into the infinity of divine love. Powerful beyond measure!” - Mohammad Taher (@Mo_t_ivate), Motivational speaker “A devotional page turner transporting you to a different world”- Dr Milad Hilli, Health Practitioner “This scintillating stream of intimate, personal and profound reflections on the Beautiful Names is a delicacy-rich feast for the eyes and ears of the heart.” - Sheikh Luqman Ali, Co-founder Khayaal Theatre “Taher’s words grant us a unique glimpse into the infinite ocean of God’s Divine attributes, transcending mere words, these beautiful poetic renditions invite us to fathom the unfathomable, and perceive the imperceptible.” - Dr Bilal Hassam, Director of The Muslim Agency and Founder of Muslimplicity “We are called to be God-conscious. As Muslims, His ninety-nine beautiful names are a means to that end. Adel and Abedi have provided us with reflections on each title, which we often see - on our walls and decorated in mosques - but rarely ponder.” - Shargzadeh, translator and teacher of Persian Poetry, founder of Persian Poetics “This is a remarkable book that shares the beauty of God’s names in ways pleasing to the heart and to the eyes. This is a beautiful book to take into your solitude to help make a space for your Creator.” -Rabbi Lee Weissman, Jewish Educator and also known as the Jihadi Jew “A beautiful and imaginative collaboration that inspires deeper reflection and contemplation.” -Mona Haydar (Poet)
The Chosen Names is a poetic exploration of sixteen unassailable personalities from the Household of Mohammed (saw), from the Prophet himself to the awaited Saviour. It is an etymological deep dive into the virtues and divine characteristics of a progeny that is like no other in human history. Cover art by Ruby Jaffery “A breath-taking compilation of poems celebrating the lives of God’s most beloved servants. Each sonnet of this book makes the heart yearn to be in the presence of the Prophet and his immaculate family!” Shaykh Azhar Nasser, author and lecturer “Such a beautiful and emotive piece of work! I love how Taher Adel delves deep into the root meaning and essential attributes of that name.” Nazmina Dhanji, author and founder of Arabiq Online “The combination of profound linguistics and knowledge enlaced in succinct poetry, makes a beautiful and compelling read.” Saarah Bokhari, author and mentor These are, quite simply, some of the most beautiful reflections I have read on the precious names of the ahl al-bayt.” – Father Christopher Clohessy, author and lecturer “A triumph of literature. You have never read about the Holy Household like this.” - Nouri Sardar, author and poet
SYNOPSIS We live in a highly sensory, digitised world, saturated with all the advantages of scientific and material advancement. Naturally, we live healthier, longer and more comfortable lives than ever before. Our overflowing cup, however, is not without a drop of bitterness. Sometimes, our lives spiral into circular discontent. In the unrelenting pursuit of materialistic objectives, we may be left with a gnawing sense of loss deep within. This collection of poems seeks to express an inner conversation that resonates in the relatability of the dilemmas, aspirations, hopes and fears explored. They probe our quintessentially human longing to reach the deeper truth and objectives of this journey of endless possibility that we call life. For the poetry lover and the complete novice - these poems will inspire young and old alike!