Egyptian Muslim Religious Art: "Al Asma ul-Husna" - 99 Names of Allah
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Religious Items
Object Type: Religious Art
Country: Egypt
Continent: Africa
Geographic Region: Northern Africa
Materials: Papyrus
width: 12 in;
height: 16 in;
depth: .25 in
The first of the five pillars of Islam is belief in God, called "Allah." Muslims believe in Allah in accordance with His names and attributes. Learning and memorizing the names of Allah is said
to help identify the correct way to believe in Him.
The Muslim holy book, the "Qur'an", states, "Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names." Also "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them."
Source:
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/resources/99-names-of-allah