The Art of Reflection

The greatest artists don't paint, they polish a mirror. An old story tells of a contest: one

group painted a wall, the other just polished the opposite wall until it shone.

When the curtain dropped, the polished wall reflected the painting, making it infinitely

more beautiful. This is the secret of Islamic art. The artist’s goal is to purify their

heart until it becomes a perfect mirror reflecting divine truth. The geometric patterns

aren't just decoration; they are the "Breath of the Compassionate," a magical act to understand reality

beyond words. The artist acts as a window, a two-way passage between our world

and the divine. This art wasn't about personal expression; it was a sacred tradition,