Angel Gibrail (Gabriel) in Islamic Art
These Turkish miniatures, depict the Angel Gibril (Gabriel or Gibrail) appearng to Prophet Muhammed, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
Gibril is believed by Muslims to have dictated the Holy Koran to Mohammed (S.A.W) and to have taken The Prophet to Jerusalem
In Islamic art the aura of a holy person or being is depicted as a fiery ring surrounding them
