Islamic Gardens
Designed to imitate the heavens, Islamic gardens are lush oases of scent, water and sacred geometry. They are a cool place of rest and a...
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Ramadan & History of the Holy Qur'an
The Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammed ﷺ over 23 years, with the first revelations in the month of Ramadan in 610 AD. How did...
Ramadan & the Sighting of the Moon
The sighting of the Moon signifies the start & the end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims across the world will...
Dates - A Ramadan Tradition
Dates are associated with fasting & the month of Ramadan. The nutritious fruits are not only the start of iftar meals but also a part of...
The Oldest Mosque in China - The Huaisheng Mosque
The Huaisheng Mosque 广州怀圣寺 in China is thought to be one of the oldest mosques in the world. An edifice of great religious & historic...
Algeria the “Balcony of the Mediterranean”
Algeria known as the “Balcony of the Mediterranean” is at the crossroads of three worlds Mediterranean, Arab & African. We explore the...
Suhoor ideas from across the Muslim World
Breakfast is known as ‘the most important meal of the day’. Soon Muslims will be waking up for suhoor - the predawn meal prepared before...
Magnificent Mosques of India
India is home to more than 300,000 active mosques, each a unique expression of local architecture & rich history. Mosques in India are...
Shab-e-Barat
Shab e Barat or Night of forgiveness is a significant Islamic festival. Observed on the 15th of Shaban, it is believed on this night...
The Philosophy of Geometry
“Geometry draws the soul towards truth.” ~ Plato Geometric patterns are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, thought to reflect the...
Ibn Battuta - The most famous explorer in the Muslim World
‘Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller’ - Ibn Battuta The most famous explorer in the Muslim World, Ibn...
Libraries in the Islamic Golden Age
Libraries developed in the Islamic Golden Age due to a commitment to literacy & seeking knowledge. One of the oldest libraries in the...
The Art of Ebru
Ebru is the ancient Turkish art of marbling - creating colourful patterns by sprinkling & brushing pigments on water, which are...
Men's Headress in Muslim Cultures
From the Kufi to the Taqiyah to the Ghuttra, headdress worn by men in Muslim cultures is wonderfully diverse and super stylish -...
Isra Wal Miraj
Isra Wal Miraj is believed to be the night in which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ embarked on a miraculous journey, from Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque...
Ancient African Mosques
From Senegal to Ghana, to Egypt to Somalia, Africa is known for its fantastic mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own...
Muslim cultures and European Musical Instruments
From the bagpipes to the guitar, to the piano, many musical instruments came into Europe from Muslim cultures. Much of this is hardly...
Mosques in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Islam was the first monotheistic religion recorded - introduced in the 14th century by Arab & Gujarati traders....
Stained Glass & Muslim Culture
Muslim civilisations played a major role in inspiring the growth of the glass industry from the 8th century onwards. Mosques & cities...
The Art of Moroccan Design Aesthetics
Moroccan design is all about colour, texture & fluid lines. It is a unique blend of North African, Mediterranean & Islamic styles,...
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