Abeera Atique | Asma Ul Husna

Abeera Atique is an internationally recognized artist, educator, and book illustrator whose work beautifully blends storytelling, culture, and compassion. With a career spanning over two decades, Abeera has exhibited her artwork in more than 40 countries across the globe and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the arts and education. Her paintings often reflect themes of humanity, identity, hope, and social awareness, inspired by her global experiences living and teaching in countries including Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, and Canada.
Abeera’s artistic journey extends beyond galleries and exhibitions. She has illustrated more than 28 children’s books, including the acclaimed What Made Them Famous series by New Zealand author Vargie Johnson and Lawrence of Arabia by British author Mark Chamberlain. Her artwork has also been featured in international educational conferences, where original pieces were auctioned to raise funds for charitable causes such as Habitat for Humanity and schools for underprivileged children.
As both an artist and educator, Abeera believes deeply in the power of creativity to inspire change, spark meaningful conversations, and connect people across cultures. Her work continues to touch audiences through its warmth, purpose, and emotional depth.

This artwork is a visual meditation on the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) and the infinite attributes of the Divine. At the centre, the golden word “Allah” becomes the spiritual and visual focal point, while the 99 Names of Allah radiate outward in a continuous, circular movement. The spiral composition represents the relationship between the Creator and creation—the idea that everything in existence ultimately revolves around and returns to Allah. Each Name is painted in a different colour, reflecting the many dimensions of Allah’s attributes: mercy, wisdom, strength, forgiveness, love, justice, and compassion. The colours emerge from the darkness like points of light, suggesting that divine guidance can illuminate even the deepest moments of uncertainty. The dark background represents the vastness of the universe and the unknown, while the luminous calligraphy symbolizes faith, remembrance, and spiritual awakening. I intentionally allow the Names to move organically rather than arranging them in a rigid pattern, creating a sense of movement and infinity.

For me, this painting is not simply an artwork about calligraphy; it is an invitation to remember Allah. Each Name offers a different way of understanding and connecting with Him. As the viewer moves through the composition, the eye repeatedly returns to the central “Allah,” reminding us that despite the complexity and movement of life, our ultimate centre remains the Divine.

“And to Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names, so call upon Him by them.” — Qur’an 7:180