Ottoman Islamic Headstone (Shahid) by Karim Lahham

Beach Basebed Portland Stone

“My aim in carving a shahid was to reintroduce a stylistic template for a memorial that is entirely Islamic and equally European, and therefore capable of being developed in Britain.”

Translation of the Arabic:

Line 1:  In the name of God the Merciful & most Compassionate 

Line 2:  This is the tomb of the forgiven

Line 3:  The servant of God known as…

Line 4:  (left blank for the name)

Line 5:  (left blank for dates)

Line 6:  He is the Creator the Self-Subsistent