BURAQ
36 x 48 inches
Acrylic and ink on canvas
2021

The painting “Buraq” portrays the radiant, winged creature from the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey, symbolizing divine power and spiritual ascent. With a horse-like body, peacock-feathered tail, and crowned head, Buraq embodies speed, beauty, and celestial grace. Set against a starry blue background, the artwork evokes a mystical realm, blending Islamic tradition with artistic imagination to celebrate the miraculous journey bridging earth and heaven through divine intervention and spiritual enlightenment.