Painting of the shrine of Imam Ali Al-Ridha (as) - (حرم الإمام الرضا (ع

Art Description

Title: Shrine of Imam Ali Al-Ridha (as)
Artist: Dana Al-Fadhly
Year: 2020
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18 x 18 inches

Description:
This painting captures the golden-domed shrine of Ali Ibn Musa Al-Ridha (as) in Mashhad, Iran, a beacon of sanctuary, serenity, and hope. Revered for his piety, knowledge, and leadership, Imam Ali Ar-Ridha draws millions of pilgrims annually who seek to pay their respects and find spiritual solace at his resting place.

Poem: "Ya Ali Ridha" by Brother Sadiq Daamani

Ya Ali-arRidha, Ya ghareeb-al-ghuraba,
Labbayk ya Imami Ya Ali-arRidha

O stranger of the land, though no stranger to my heart,
Distance is but a number, so we’ll never be apart,
I’ve only just found you, but you’ve been with me from the start,
Of the perfect lineage, you’re that eighth piece of the art.

Ya Ali-arRidha, Ya ghareeb-al-ghuraba,
Labbayk ya Imami Ya Ali-arRidha

For many years, I've searched for my heart’s true home,
A resting place of a man who once felt alone,
It called out to me, as around the streets I would roam,
Then I saw the beauty of this golden, shining dome.

Ya Ali-arRidha, Ya ghareeb-al-ghuraba,
Labbayk ya Imami Ya Ali-arRidha

Once upon a time, you were a man who was so lonely,
Devoted only to the holy Lord for company,
But now see how times have changed, so completely,
Millions now grace your grave to say salaam to you daily.

Ya Ali-arRidha, Ya ghareeb-al-ghuraba,
Labbayk ya Imami Ya Ali-arRidha

You taught the importance of family relations,
Proclaimed your sister the queen of all nations,
A sister to complement your ultimate creation,
And may I be of those with you in heaven’s station.