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The city of Damascus is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world — known in Syria as aš-Šām & the "City of Jasmine.” Damascus is a major cultural center, with di...
Standing since the 12th century, the 65m-tall Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan is a beautiful & incredibly important, well-preserved example of Islamic architecture A graceful, soari...
For 1000 years, Arabic was the primary international language of commerce, scholarship & politics, much as English is today. Over the centuries, English adopted many words that wer...
Considered the greatest Ottoman architect, Mimar Sinan transformed the world with his many masterpieces, including the incredible Süleymaniye Mosque & Selimiye Mosque But who was...
Today is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. But what is Dhul Hijjah? In the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah marks the final month of the year. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are especi...
‘Do they not see the birds suspended in mid-air up in the sky? Nothing holds them there except Allah. There are certainly signs in that for people who believe’. [Qur’an Sûrat Al-N...
Calligraffiti is an artform that combines calligraphy & graffiti. It is an aesthetic experience & provocation—mixing tradition with self-expression. Calligraffiti is an urban art a...
Ever wondered who invented robotics? Ismail al-Jazari, a Muslim inventor from the 12th century is known as the "father of robotics" due to his groundbreaking work in the field of...
"Layla and Majnun" is a famous tragic love story about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his lover Layla bint Mahdi This story, which originated in the Arabian...
Indigenous Architecture can change the way we live on Earth. Architects are embracing regionalism & traditional buildings, as these structures have proven to be energy efficient &...
Geometric patterns are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, thought to reflect the language of the universe & the greatness of creation. Today, artists are reinterpreting this...
The illumination of the Quran is a form of artistic expression that adds a visual dimension to the spiritual experience of reading & reciting the Quran. It serves to honor the sacr...