CONCEPT :

Protect us always from Hearts that are not humble,

Tongues that are not wise,

Eyes that have forgotten how to cry.

AMEEN

Hamain mefuuz rakhain un dilon sey jo narm nahiin
Un zabaanon sey jo daanaa nahiin hain
Aur un aankhon sey jo rona bhull gaee hain

Design inspired by my close friend/mentor/brother/guide (etc.)

IMAM KHALID LATIF

Every prayer/service/lecture he leads he concludes with the above prayer.
To honor his Pakistani American heritage, I created the calligraphy in Urdu language.

Khalid is the Muslim Chaplin and I am the Hindu Chaplin at NYU.

He refers to me as his “colleague” and often “formally” introduces me to various institutions, organizations, etc. I find it very kind and thoughtful of him.

We have no “formalities” between us, free and open with each other, hence our close friendship and bond. If I text/talk to him in “formal language” no response, if I text him with full emojis and something funny he is quick to respond.

Inspired by our friendship, I combined emojis and Urdu Calligraphy.

Heart for “Hearts that are not humble”,
Lips “Tongues that are not wise”,
Eye “Eyes that have forgotten how to cry”
Prayer hands “Ameen”.

Print Details:

• Museum-quality prints made on thick and durable matte paper.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%