Celebrating the Bee in Islam
In the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an a chapter is dedicated to the bee, called An-Nahl. This literally translates to ‘The Bee’ & it...
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The Old City of Sanaa in Yemen
The Old City of Sanaa in Yemen is one of the oldest cities in the world, continuously inhabited for more than 2500 years. Meaning...
Islam & Hip-hop
Islam & hip-hop have always been aligned. Historically, there was a poetry culture among Arabs where poets would battle each other. The...
The Art of Spectacles & Eyewear in Muslim Culture
Spectacles are one of the important inventions in the history of humanity. Since the 9th century, Muslim scientists have contributed to...
Cats in Islam & Muslim Culture
Cats are revered animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes &...
Glass Lamps from the Muslim World
From the 8th century, the Islamic world transformed the glass industry, developing objects of beauty & function. Colourful glass lamps...
Carpets in Islamic Art & Muslim Culture
Carpets & rugs are significant to Islamic art & Muslim culture. Used for prayer, ornamentation & decoration, they are often collected as...
The Art & Heritage of Kufic Script
Kufic script is one of the oldest forms of Arabic calligraphy, developed between the 7th & 10th centuries. Derived from the Iraqi town of...
The Art of Dabke
Dabke is an Arabic folk dance which originated in the mountains of the Levantine region; including Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan & Syria....
The Art of Henna in Muslim Cultures
The art of Henna has been practiced in South Asia, Africa & the Middle East for over 5000 years. The botanical name of the henna plant is...
Contemporary Paper Artists & Islamic Pattern
Artists have been using paper as a form of expression for thousands of years, through paper folding and cutting techniques. Today,...
Ice Cream in Muslim Cultures Around the World
Ever wondered where ice cream came from? It is believed 2000 years ago in Persia, Arabs who conquered the Persian Empire enriched the...
Minarets
The word Minaret comes from the Arabic word manarah, meaning lighthouse. Its function is to be a beacon of hope & project the Muslim call...
Botany & Art in Islamic Culture
Scholars of Islamic culture contributed significantly to botany, herbals & healing, improving knowledge of plants. They classified plants...
Eid Feasts from Around the World
The celebration of Eid al-Adha brings people together to enjoy a delicious feast with family, friends & neighbours. In Islam, sharing...
Contemporary Artists Perspectives of the Holy Kaaba
Historically, artists have been inspired by the Hajj pilgrimage. Their artworks are beautiful visual representations of Hajj, creating...
The Kaaba and the Kiswah
In Islam, Hajj is an annual pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the ‘House of God’ in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five...
Paskistani Truck Art & Ms Marvel
Marvel's first Muslim superhero has come to our screens with the new series, Ms Marvel. Released on June 8, it follows Kamala Khan, a...
Mosque Ceilings
Mosque ceilings are designed to reflect the magnificence of the universe. For Ramadan, here are spectacular details of 24 Mosque ceilings...
Historic Prayer Rugs
Rugs are a significant part of Muslim culture. Used for prayer, ornamentation & decoration, they are often collected as family heirlooms,...
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