Islamic calligraphy was developed from Arabic writing that predates Islam. Calligraphy is used as a marker of religious and intellectual cultivation, and is used to inscribe the word of God through ...

A Virginia school district is defending a classroom assignment that required students to practice calligraphy by writing the Muslim statement of faith, “There is no god but Allah. Muhammad is the ...

Discover how to create a stunning mixed media painting featuring Islamic calligraphy for Ramadan. This step-by-step art tutorial walks you through preparing the canvas, using gold and black paint, ...

For Muslims, the Qur’an is revered as God’s own art. Islam is essentially an aural religion; God’s word came to the Prophet Muhammad as a voice, instructing him to iqra’, “Recite!” In fact, iqra’ is ...

The 33rd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) is adorned with over 65 creative works in the Islamic Calligraphy and Arabic Art Gallery, featuring artists and decorators from Qatar and the Arab world, ...

BERKELEY — Given her family history, Salma Arastu may be one of the last people you’d expect to be helping to modernize Islamic calligraphy. Her Hindu parents fled their home in Pakistan, resettling ...

alligraphy, known as ‘khat,’ demands both dexterity and a keen eye to create flawless works of art. The term ‘khat’ refers to beautiful handwriting, typically produced with a brush or a special pen.

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs honored the winners in the Arabic calligraphy competition for public schools, organized by the Ministry to accompany the Qatar International Arabic ...

Federal Minister for Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan says holding exhibitions of Islamic calligraphy and artifacts will help younger generation understand their great heritage. He ...

This workshop is at capacity. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Collins at [email protected]. Islamic calligraphy was developed from Arabic writing that predates Islam. Calligraphy is ...