“Revered is the colour green, which has been associated with Islam as a symbol of the religion itself. Green is the sacred colour of Islam, and is used for the bindings of the Qur’an (the Muslim Holy Book) and in the silken covers of the Sufi saints. It has been suggested that green is revered because it was worn by Muhammad, but it also symbolizes life and nature. When finally reaching paradise in the afterlife, the Qur’an states, ‘ornaments shall be given to them therein of bracelets of gold, and they shall wear green robes of fine silk and thick silk brocade interwoven with gold, (18:31)’ and they will be ‘Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets (55:76).’ In Islamic culture green and gold are the colours of paradise.”
—Colors of Religion: Islam, an article at COLOURlovers.com. And COLOURlovers is only one of our new links. Check ’em out, they are all YOURS TO ENJOY!
You know, Thursday the 13th was the first day of Ramadan. Very timely.