My Art, Steps From the Holy Kaaba

Showcased in Makkah

My Art, Steps From the Holy Kaaba

Prints of my paintings hang throughout Makarem Ajyad, a 5-star hotel across from Masjid al-Haram, seen by pilgrims from around the world.

Inside the hotel

A Spiritually Infused Stay

The designers wanted art that tells the stories of Islam, so pilgrims can reflect between their visits to the Haram. Tap a photo to see it larger.

A woman wearing a black hijab and denim apron paints on a large white canvas laid out on a table on a sunny outdoor deck with trees in the background.

My story

At His Service

The last time I visited the Holy Land, it felt like a dream.

I had saved every bit to make this Umrah trip possible with my parents. As I walked through the hallways, I imagined my art being displayed there. At the time, I had no connections and no gallery representation. From a realistic standpoint, it seemed far-fetched.

But I reminded myself: nothing is impossible for Allah.

It's been over a decade since I began my artistic journey. Along the way, I've come to understand the incredible power of dua and the limitless possibilities when we ask with unwavering certainty. Who are we to doubt the wisdom and capacity of our Creator?

Today, many of the paintings you welcome into your home can be found at this hotel, right across from the Holy Kaaba. Alhamdulillah!

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Come Tour the Hotel With Me

Video tour

Come Tour the Hotel With Me

Much like our homes, the art in a hotel shapes how guests feel. Walk through the lobby, hallways and lounges with me and see the paintings in place.

A woman in a gray hijab and long-sleeve top stands beside a large collection of framed abstract islamic art calligraphy arabic prints leaning against a white paneled wall in a bright, modern room.

Bring the art home

The Same Paintings, In Your Home

Many of the paintings in the hotel are available as posters, framed prints and canvases, printed near you and delivered in 5-7 days.