Tombstone of al-Khatun Fatima bint Zahir al-Din, 11th–12th century, Said to be from Iran, Marble; carved, H. 25 3/4 in. (65.4 cm), Sculpture, Although carved stones of this type have been identified as grave markers, aspects of its form and inscriptions suggest instead that it is a flat mihrab (prayer niche). The stone’s Qur'anic verses and hadith (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) emphasize prayer and doing good deeds, but they do not mention Paradise or the word “tomb,” both of which are found on most gravestones
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Tombstone, al-Khatun Fatima bint Zahir al-Din, 11th–12th century, Said, Iran, Marble, carved, H, 25 3/4, 65.4 cm, Sculpture, stones, type, identified, grave markers, aspects, form, inscriptions suggest, flat mihrab, prayer niche, stone, Qur'anic, verses, hadith, traditions, Prophet Muhammad, emphasize prayer, doing good, deeds, do, mention Paradise, word, tomb, gravestones
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