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Entrance to the Pavilion of the Sacred Relics - Istanbul

The entrance to the Apartments of the Holy Mantle, which opens to the Inner Courtyard, is called the fountain Gate. It was restored during the reign of Ahmed III (1703-1730).  Above the door hangs a calligraphy, Kalima al-Tawhid (Proclamation of God’s Unity), written by the sultan, who was a gifted calligrapher. There are two lines of script, one on each side, in the shape of a tugra (sultan’s monogram). The line on the right reads “Lord of the World, Glorious Ruler,” and the one on the left reads “Devotee of the Shari’a, Sultan Ahmed.” A smaller monogram of Sultan Ahmed III is engraved above these lines. On each side of the monogram are two lantern brackets from bronze supports.

ref: Aydin, Hilmi  (2005). The Sacred Trusts (pg 17). New Jersey: The Light Publishing

2 Responses to “Sultan Ahmed III - Calligrapher - Entrance to Apartments of the Holy Mantle”

  1. Farah

    As-salaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
    As-salaatu wasalaamu alaika Yaa Rasul Allah sallallahu alaihi wasallam
    Jazak Allah Khair for posting this as it was very interesting - the Holy Mantle, masha Allah. Will also try to find out more about Sultan Ahmed lll and his interest in calligraphy, insha Allah.

    Wasalaam

  2. Bint-eh Adam

    Salam!

    Wishing you and your family a pleasant and producive time - Happy Ramadan from England :-)

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