This is understood as a prohibition of using animal and human forms in texts, textiles and architecture. Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The ...

Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient ...

reflecting historical struggles between the Balinese Hindus and the Muslim Sasaks of Lombok. But the Amir Hamzah tales are performed in Hindu Bali as well, and the musical accompaniment for Wayang ...

Knowledge of Arabic literature, along with more high-quality ... "Ultimately, what they are looking for is authentic and honest writing. "This is why Arab books from the 20th century are ...

I thought long and hard before writing this. Airing our "dirty laundry" is something that Muslims frown upon, and as it is, Islam's reputation has been tarnished enough by terrorists who endorse ...

A collection of rare Islamic calligraphy is on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. The exhibit titled "Rhythm and Verses - Persian Calligraphy from the Islamic Arts Museum ...