The University of Michigan
Arb Parking Tip
Free street parking spaces are sometimes available on Oswego St. near the Arb's Geddes Street entrance.
Click here for a map.
what's in bloom
In spring, Matthaei and the Arb burst into life. Over 20,000 daffodils in a line emerge and bloom at the Arb The fragrance of lilacs is on the air. Woody plants show off their flowers and the peonies peak in June.
Check out the bloom calendar.
study spots
Looking for a location to hold a group meeting? We have some of the University's best study spots.

The four sides of the base quote the opening of the Verse of the Throne in the Qur'an. Below is the unofficial working translation by U-M students:

  • "Bism" ~ In the Name of
  • "Allah Rahman Rahim" ~ God, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful
  • "Alla La ilaha illa hu" ~ God, there is no deity except Him
  • "Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum" ~ The Ever-Living, the Sustainer
  • "La ta'khudhuhu" ~ He is not overtaken
  • "sinatu wa la nawm" ~ by drowsiness nor sleep
  • "lahu a fi As-samawat wa ma fi" ~ To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on
  • "Al-Ard man dha" ~ the earth. Who is it
  • "Al-ladhi yash-" ~ that can inter-
  • "-fa'u a'ndahu illa bi idhnihi" ~ -cede with Him except by His permission
  • "ya'lam ma" ~ He knows what
  • "bayna aydi-" ~ is before th-
  • "-him wa" ~ -em and End:
  • "ma khalfahum" ~ what will be after them

The Cenotaph will go on display for several weeks beginning April 2, 2007.

Click here for FAQs about the Cenotaph.


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