Islamic art : 5 Articles

In Islamic art, the constraints imposed by aniconism—a reluctance to represent sentient beings—have propelled calligraphy to the forefront of religious expression. This is particularly evident in the depiction of significant events like the Isra and Mi'raj...

Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, is a spiritual event deeply embedded in the Islamic faith, commemorated with great reverence across the Muslim world. This holy night, marking the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad, inspires a rich tapestry of artistic expressions that reflect the cultural diversity of the Islamic ummah (community)...

Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic calligraphy, is the highly regarded art of writing in the Islamic world. This art form is characterized by the fluid and intricate stylization of the Arabic script and serves as one of the most prominent visual expressions of Islamic culture and faith...

Following a £1 million grant from a Saudi organization, more refugees will be trained as tour guides at Oxford University museums. Over the next five years, Alwaleed Philanthropies will sponsor the Multaka project, which will work with 200 refugees and asylum seekers.

The Louvre museum is organizing exhibitions of Islamic art to combat rising Islamophobia. The initiative, headed by the Louvre, seeks to foster a more nuanced understanding of Islam. 18 art exhibitions dedicated to Islamic art will be held in 18 cities over the next four months. Each of the 19 invited artists are international artist from Algeria, Iran, Turkey, and Egypt.