The ancient Islamic roots of modernity
(Image credit: Keir Collection of Islamic Art/ Dallas Museum of Art) By Cath Pound1st September 2022 There was a particular moment in history when no artistic field was immune to the […]
Where would Cartier be without the influence of Islamic art?
In more than 400 objects, a new exhibition tells the story of an enduring relationship A bandeau by Cartier Paris, 1923. The platinum and diamond piece was a special order […]
Rare Qur’an collection on display in Riyadh
BY GHADI JOUDAH FOR ARAB NEWS April 21, 2022 Presentation has 267 copies, 20 museum editions from between 10AH and 13AH JEDDAH: To celebrate World Heritage Day that took place on […]
Meet the Turkish family that looks after the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak
NEWS TURKEY MURAT SOFUOGLU SAAD HASAN 28 MAY 2019 What would you like to learn more about? Topics Turkey Western Asia Asia Islam Muhammad Related Ottoman gravestones survive the test […]
US museum more than doubles galleries dedicated to Islamic Art
The new galleries will include works from significant collections and will open in early 2023 Alexandra Chaves Feb 10, 2022 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has announced it will […]
Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Public Library showcases Islamic currencies, rare coins
Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez and other officials explore the rare coins at the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/4zccp RAHAF JAMBI December 24, […]
Intl. webinars on ‘Modern Islamic Civilization’ to be held
Culture September 10, 2021 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN- The head of the International Section of Secretariat of “Modern Islamic Civilization” said that webinars on the subject of “Modern Islamic Civilization” […]
Opinion: If certain things are haram, why did Allah create them?
10th September 2021 Rumana Ashraf, USA The terms halal and haram were coined 1500 years ago to define two separate concepts – halal meaning “permissible” and haram meaning “forbidden.” However, it is important to understand that the terms halal and haram have […]
Sultanahmet storied treasures: Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
BY MURAT TARIK ISTANBUL ARTS AUG 25, 2021 1:57 PM GMT+3A historical artwork depicting Istanbul in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. (Photo by Murat Tarık) Boasting a fascinating backstory, the Museum […]
Islamic fashion show celebrates modesty, highlights designers’ creativity
Caption Credit: Summitted by: Sirdified PhotographyNEWSBy Paradise Afshar, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionJuly 31, 2021The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Report for America are partnering to improve coverage of immigrant communities. Please help by donating to this initiative. If […]
UAE-Cambridge talks to focus on Islamic culture, education
Prasun Sonwalkar/LondonFiled on July 10, 2021 Reuters The university said the areas of collaboration are expected to include the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning. The University of Cambridge […]
Prophet Muhammad (S) subject of Ruholamin’s latest painting “Jabal an-Nur”
Culture July 10, 2021 TEHRAN – Hassan Ruholamin, the Iranian painter who is most famous for illustrating stories from the history of Islam, put his spotlight on the Prophet Muhammad (S) in his latest artwork “Jabal an-Nur”. The painting depicts the Prophet of Islam (S) climbing the rocks toward […]
Exploring the history of Islamic art.
Exploring the history of Islamic art. The AIWG Announces the Launch of a new YouTube series on Islamic Art and Theology Stefanie Golla PressestelleAkademie für Islam in Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft (AIWG) Frankfurt am Main. The Academy for Islam in Research and Society announces the launch of a new YouTube series on […]
Russian Artist Who Converted to Islam Promotes Turkish Traditions in Moscow
Published May 25th, 2021 Mariya Komisa (Twitter) She said that after accepting Islam, she and her husband moved to Turkey and lived for a long time in Bursa, the former […]
The restoration projects that keep Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa in good repair
A picture taken on July 12, 2016 from inside the golden dome of the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem old city, shows the […]
Arabic calligraphy: Ancient craft, modern art
By Iain Akerman/Arab News The art of Arabic calligraphy has been enhanced and developed over the course of a millennia. It has written the word of God, helped preserve human […]
700 Years of Persian Manuscripts Now Digitized and Available Online
in Archives, Art, Books, Literature, Poetry, Religion | April 5th, 2019 Too often those in power lump thousands of years of Middle Eastern religion and culture into monolithic entities to […]
The British Museum’s latest journey into the Islamic world started 30 years ago
Source: The National By Venetia Porter The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World brings a rich culture to life through everyday objects started working at the British Museum […]
The true face of Islam won’t be found in mosques or Muslim schools, but at the British Museum
There, the new Islamic gallery, dazzles visitors and defies every certainty promoted by today’s hardline Muslim activists Ed Husain Right, a page from the Hamzanama, c.1558-73, depicting Elijah rescuing Amir […]
Manuscript Review: The Catalogue (Al Fihrist), by Al-Nadim
By: N.A. Baloch AL-FIHRIST is to be regarded the first standard subject-wise ‘catalogue’ covering all areas of knowledge… Figure 1. Ibn al-Nadim ابن النديم الفهرست Muslim Masterminds (Source) *** Editor’s Note: The […]