The Decorated Word: Writing and Picturing in Islamic Calligraphy
The importance of the written word and the prominence of Arabic script in Islamic culture are intimately connected with the transmission of the Divine Revelation to the Prophet Muhammad and its recording in the holy Qur’an. Because this message was delivered in Arabic, Muslims regard the language in its written …
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Access California: a journey in the service of life with dignity
During my masters, I took a very special class that introduced me to three incredible gems at the same time. One, was my humane professor that I am honored to know and still count as a friend to this day, Ofelia Garcia. Second, was one of my dearest friends Zeena …
Continue ReadingFrom Reem’s California to Dyafa: a Palestinian cultural culinary experience that nourishes both body and soul
It’s such a pleasure to encounter a project done so well that it fulfils its potential on both a craftsmanship and a human level. For me, one of the measures of excellence is when I hear the creators of a project speak, and the founder of this project, Reem Assil …
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America to Zanzibar – Muslim Cultures Near and Far
On Eid, I love to celebrate what matters most to me. I was lucky enough, that last Eid, I was able to share the video of how my beloved Khalto (my mother’s sister), used to make Maloubeh – honoring her memory and her passion for feeding loved ones. Cooking and …
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Through Objects Through videos Go back to TRADE Go To Start: America to Zanzibar : Muslim Cultures Near and Far Learn More Explore the rest: > Arts > Mosques
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Mosques in America Mosques around the World Mosque architecture Go back to ARTS Up Next: Trade Learn More Explore the rest: > America to Zanzibar : Muslim Cultures Near and Far > Inside American Muslim Homes
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Objects Contemporary Muslim Art Music Go back to AMERICA TO ZANZIBAR : MUSLIM CULTURES NEAR AND FAR Up Next: Mosques Learn More Explore the rest: > Trade > Inside American Mulsim Homes
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Global market place Trade routes Transportation Go back to MOSQUES Up Next: Inside Muslim American Homes Learn More Explore the rest: > America to Zanzibar : Muslim Cultures Near and Far > Arts
Continue ReadingRaeda Ashour – A Saudi Artist’s Journey of Honoring Islamic Traditional Arts and Heritage
There is much that I love about the Bint Battuta Diaries, especially the talented and inspirational people that I have the honor to meet, learn from and collaborate with. It strikes me every time I go onto Bint Battuta Diaries how gorgeous it looks, alhamduli Allah and Raeda Ashour, the …
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Wahj exhibit- The art of adorning the page
This post is an ode to the age old Islamic craft of illuminating books. When one stops to think about the implications of the care and investment given to books, whether they were literary or scientific texts, in the golden age of Islamic civilization, one understands why it was at …
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