Priceless Islamic manuscripts to be auctioned at Sotheby's 'Arts of the Islamic World & India' sale
The collection spans over 500 years, showcasing artistic traditions of Islamic dynasties from Spain to Indonesia.
The Conversation28d
What does the Quran say about the rights and status of women?
Our knowledge of women’s place in pre-Islamic Arab society is limited, but the Quran evidently called for some improvements. It condemned, for instance, the live burial of unwanted newborn girls ...
Radio Pakistan1mon
Islamic calligraphy exhibitions vital to understand heritage: Aleem
He made the remarks during his visit to a private center of rare copies of Holy Quran, calligraphy and Islamic art in Islamabad. The Minister appreciated the efforts of renowned educationist and ...
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Radiance of Ramadan: Wardah Asad reflects on art and the Holy Month
How will you express faith through art? I think Islamic calligraphy, especially writing Qur’anic verses in appealing calligraphy on my canvas, is a powerful way to express my faith through art. It’s ...
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UNESCO Registers Arabic Calligraphy on Its Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
Al-Rashidi studied the intricacies of Arabic calligraphy at Madinah’s King ... by the ninth century — was notably used for writing Qur’anic manuscripts. Its leaves would have been initially ...