Ten Divine Names in Green Cross-Stitch
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In Islamic tradition, the 99 Names of Allah—known as Asma' al-Husna—are divine attributes that describe God's nature and character. Each name carries deep theological significance and is believed to carry spiritual power and blessing when remembered and reflected upon. These ten names represent fundamental aspects of divine care: the Healer mends, the Helper provides strength, the Patient One endures with mercy, and the Guide directs humanity toward truth. Muslims often recite and meditate on these names as a spiritual practice, and they appear throughout Islamic art, calligraphy, and home decoration as visual reminders of divine qualities.
- Stitch count: 79 x 195
- 2 colors in the palette
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79 x 195 stitches 2 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern showcases ten of the 99 Names of Allah, rendered in rich forest green on natural linen using just two DMC thread colors. The vertical arrangement displays Arabic calligraphy in a blocky, pixelated style that reads clearly when worked on Aida fabric, making it an accessible needlework project for beginners seeking meaningful Islamic art.
The design features a gently undulating vine border in matching green, framing the sacred names with organic movement that softens the geometric precision of the lettering itself. This two-color simplicity keeps the project manageable while allowing the spiritual weight of the text to remain the focal point.
Stitchers drawn to Islamic devotional art will find this pattern meditative to work—each name carries profound meaning, from As-Salam (The Source of Peace) to An-Nasir (The Helper). Once complete, it becomes a powerful wall hanging or gift for prayer spaces, blending traditional needlework craft with spiritual practice in a way that honors both disciplines equally.
The stitched lettering reads: المحسن (Al-Muhsin — The Doer of Good)
السلام (As-Salam — The Source of Peace)
الشافي (Ash-Shafi — The Healer)
الساتر (As-Satir — The Concealer)
النصير (An-Nasir — The Helper)
الهادي (Al-Hadi — The Guide)
الرب (Ar-Rabb — The Lord)
السلام (As-Salam — The Source of Peace)
الصبور (As-Sabur — The Patient One)
الرشيد (Ar-Rashid — The Rightly Guided).
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 79 x 195 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.6 x 13.9 inches or 143 x 354 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.5 x 19.8 inches or 293 x 504 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
