Sahabe EvleriHouse of the Companions·Medina

Kızmırı two-line plaque

A special two-line plaque located in the Rawdah section of the Prophet's Mosque, referred to as 'Kızmırı'. This plaque is one of the original examples of Ottoman calligraphy art and the decoration tradition of the Prophet's Mosque.

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Kızmırı two-line plaque

Location

Medina, Saudi Arabia

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History

Various plaques of different colors and sizes are located in different areas of the Prophet's Mosque. This two-line plaque, referred to as 'Kızmırı', is a historical calligraphic work that appears to have a special position or content. In the plaques of the Prophet's Mosque from the Ottoman period, there are hadiths, verses from the Qur'an, and various prayers. Most of the plaques are written in the styles of jali thuluth and naskh, and they are considered works of art that require great mastery. The calligraphic works in the Prophet's Mosque reflect the Ottoman respect for sacred places and the deep-rooted tradition of Islamic art in these lands. Adnan Şensoy's particular attention to this plaque indicates that its content or position carries a special historical significance. [Source: TDV Islamic Encyclopedia, "Prophet's Mosque" article; Ottoman calligraphy art sources]

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