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“Geometry draws the soul towards truth.” ~ Plato Geometric patterns are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, thought to reflect the language of the universe & the greatness of...
Arabic calligraphy is the most highly regarded element of Islamic art, as it is the language of Qur’an. The script has the potential for creating ornamental forms. Today, the art...
Kufic script is one of the oldest forms of Arabic calligraphy, developed between the 7th & 10th centuries. Derived from the Iraqi town of Al-Kufa, it was a preferred script for wri...
Islamic illumination - known as Tezhip in Turkish, is a decorative art using gold pigments to beautify the Qur’an & manuscripts. The fine detail takes dedication & patience Today,...
Contemporary Islamic architecture is redefining perceptions of tradition in a modern global world. Here are 15 contemporary examples of Mosques from around the world, that highlig...
Mariam Astrulabi was a pioneering female Muslim scientist & astronomer, born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for developing Astrolabes, an ancient astronomical compu...
Did you know 24 craters of the Moon have names of Arabic and Islamic origin? These craters are named after famous scholars of Islamic civilisation, and were all approved by the In...
The beauty & complexity of Islamic geometric patterns is deeply connected to spirituality & symbolism. Believed to reflect the underlying order & harmony of the universe, Islamic g...
Spain is renowned for its Islamic heritage. A legacy left after the Islamic Empire ruled & conquered the Iberian peninsula in 711. By 732, Al-Andalus was established, leaving behin...
Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms? It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer, Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi...
From Samarkand to Bukhara, Uzbekistan is a treasure trove of Islamic architecture, renowned world over for its beautiful blue patterned tiles adorning the buildings. The art of til...
Did you know? The brightest star in our sky is called Sirius & is mentioned in the Qur’an by name in the chapter "The Star". A thread on stars & the of art of astronomy in Islami...