كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ
"Every soul shall taste death." — Qur'an 3:185

Memorials crafted with reverence, dignity, and enduring care.

Bespoke Islamic headstones, hand-engraved Arabic calligraphy, and Qur'anic inscriptions — created to honour those you love and to endure for generations.

Rows of headstones in an Islamic cemetery, framed by trees
  Hand-engraved calligraphy
  Verified Qur'anic text
  Enduring natural stone
  Delivery & installation
Our Craft

Every detail made by hand

Three disciplines, one purpose — a memorial that speaks with quiet beauty and faithful accuracy.

شَاهِد

Custom Headstones

Bespoke grave markers designed to your family's wishes and to cemetery requirements — proportioned, shaped, and finished by hand.

خَطّ

Arabic Calligraphy

Names, dates and dedications engraved in classical scripts — Thuluth, Naskh and more — set with correct orthography and diacritics.

آيَة

Qur'anic Inscriptions

Carefully verified verses and du'ā inscribed into the stone, so a lasting reminder of faith accompanies the resting place.

How It Works

A gentle, guided process

01

Enquiry & Consultation

Share names, dates and any verses. We listen gently and advise on what is permissible and practical.

02

Design & Proof

We prepare a design and a calligraphy proof for your approval — nothing is cut until you are certain.

03

Hand-crafting

The stone is shaped, and every letter engraved by hand with meticulous care and accuracy.

04

Delivery & Installation

We deliver and install the memorial with respect, coordinating with the cemetery and family.

Materials & Options

Natural stone, chosen to last

We work in enduring natural stone and offer a range of finishes and script styles. All inscriptions are prepared with careful attention to correct Arabic orthography.

White & Cream Marble Classic, soft finish
Black & Grey Granite Durable, crisp lettering
Limestone & Sandstone Warm, traditional tone
Finishes & Gilding Polished, honed, or gold-leaf inlay
Script Styles Thuluth · Naskh · Diwani
Close-up of an engraved marble headstone showing hand-carved Arabic and English lettering
Three finished memorial samples side by side: white terrazzo, black granite, and white marble
The Maker

A craft rooted in faith and patience

Under the Elmostafa family, Noor-Ul-Iman Monuments has engraved memorials by hand for Muslim families — working closely with each family, and with funeral directors, to create a stone that is correct, beautiful, and lasting.

Every letter of every verse is set with care. I understand that a memorial is a trust (أمانة) — and I treat it as one.

إِنَّا لِلّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
"Indeed we belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return."
Request a Memorial

Every memorial is bespoke

Tell us a little about what you need and we'll respond privately, with no obligation. There is no pressure and no fixed price — each stone is quoted individually.

Call us · 646-765-5770