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While Syed still works in the traditional way, with pen and ink, she also takes the essence of Islamic calligraphy into different contexts. In 2016, she was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare ...
Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive. Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic ...
A joint exhibition displaying works of Islamic calligraphy was organised at the Punjab Arts Council (PAC). More than 80 works of calligraphy were featured as part of the show. The works showcased ...
The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) is planning to hold an exhibition of Islamic calligraphy to mark the holy month of Ramzan from 22th of this month till end of Ramzan ...
Todd Starnes Students practice calligraphy by writing "There is no god but Allah" By Todd Starnes Fox News Published December 15, 2015 2:05pm EST | Updated December 16, 2015 1:46pm EST ...
Why does calligraphy attract you? My connection to calligraphy began in childhood. The first painting I created, back in Pakistan when I was just in Grade 9, was of the name “Allah”, done on a ...
Calligraphy, historically used for the means of preservation of Quranic text, is one of the most revered forms of Islamic art. Practiced in Pakistan for years, artistic geniuses like Sadequain ...
Some non-Muslim communities criticise addition of Khatt calligraphy in Malay language course. Protestant leader wonders why Christians cannot study Arabic Christian calligraphy. For the sixth time, co ...
The Arabic message students were asked to transcribe, "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah," is known as the Shahada and is a common phrase in the Arab world. Saudi ...