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    Filigree pattern on Quran covers from the Mamluk period (1250-1517).

    (Source: islamic-arts.org)

     

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    Three different calligraphy styles of “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim” (In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful) from Canzhou West Mosque in China.

    (Source: chinaheritagequarterly.org)

     

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    This art piece by the talented EveritteBarbee is a calligraphy of Surah al-Buruj written in the shape of Palestine.  “The text for this piece is Surah 85: Al-Buruj written exactly once, starting in the darkest area read from top to bottom, and then continuing continuing in the lighter text, and finally finishing in the lightest areas, representing the post 1967 settled land.The map of Palestine is depicted showing the different borders as they have changed over time. The darkest area represents land which was given to Israel by the United Nations in 1948, the slightly less dark areas represent land captured by Israel in the war immediately following its creation. The lightest grey areas represent land which Israel has illegally settled since the war of 1967 when it invaded neighbouring countries, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. The white areas represent land which the remaining Palestinian Arab population is allowed work and live in.” You can view more of his beautiful calligraphy works at his Etsy shop.

    This art piece by the talented EveritteBarbee is a calligraphy of Surah al-Buruj written in the shape of Palestine. 

    “The text for this piece is Surah 85: Al-Buruj written exactly once, starting in the darkest area read from top to bottom, and then continuing continuing in the lighter text, and finally finishing in the lightest areas, representing the post 1967 settled land.

    The map of Palestine is depicted showing the different borders as they have changed over time. The darkest area represents land which was given to Israel by the United Nations in 1948, the slightly less dark areas represent land captured by Israel in the war immediately following its creation. The lightest grey areas represent land which Israel has illegally settled since the war of 1967 when it invaded neighbouring countries, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. The white areas represent land which the remaining Palestinian Arab population is allowed work and live in.”

    You can view more of his beautiful calligraphy works at his Etsy shop.

     

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    1894 book print on Islamic architecture. From top left: Mosque of ibn Tulun in Cairo, Alhambra Mosque in Granada, Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo. From bottom left: Alcazar of Seville, Cordova Mosque, an arch in Alhambra.

    1894 book print on Islamic architecture. From top left: Mosque of ibn Tulun in Cairo, Alhambra Mosque in Granada, Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo. From bottom left: Alcazar of Seville, Cordova Mosque, an arch in Alhambra.

     

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    Ramadhan mubarak! Here’s an original print from Faris Alsaffar, an Iraqi-born artist currently residing in California. His works consist mainly of Arabic folk art. This print can be purchased here and you can visit his Alsaffar store here.

    Ramadhan mubarak! Here’s an original print from Faris Alsaffar, an Iraqi-born artist currently residing in California. His works consist mainly of Arabic folk art. This print can be purchased here and you can visit his Alsaffar store here.

     

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  6. Cute hijabi dolls! Each stands approximately 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches across. Made from Eco-felt (very greeen). You can purchase these islamikawaii dolls (yes, that’s the brand name) from here: coocoocafe shop.

    Cute hijabi dolls! Each stands approximately 3.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches across. Made from Eco-felt (very greeen). You can purchase these islamikawaii dolls (yes, that’s the brand name) from here: coocoocafe shop.

     

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    Vintage map of beloved Palestine circa 1889. This antique map shows the states of Palestine before being rummaged by israel. In case you want this map for inspiration, you can buy it here.

    Vintage map of beloved Palestine circa 1889. This antique map shows the states of Palestine before being rummaged by israel. In case you want this map for inspiration, you can buy it here.

     

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    A 1950 antique map showing the expansion of Islam in the 6th to 9th century. You can buy the original antique map here.

    A 1950 antique map showing the expansion of Islam in the 6th to 9th century. You can buy the original antique map here.

     

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  9. “Nuun. Walqalami wamaa yasthuruun.” Nuun. By the pen and what they inscribe. Verse taken from the first ayah of Surah al-Qalam (68:1). Print of original calligraphy by Muhammad, an artist from Canada. His works are mainly on Arabic calligraphy with Chinese/Japanese influence. You can buy this print here or if you want to have a look at his other works, you can visit his Etsy shop Kalimat Taybah.

    “Nuun. Walqalami wamaa yasthuruun.”

    Nuun. By the pen and what they inscribe.

    Verse taken from the first ayah of Surah al-Qalam (68:1).

    Print of original calligraphy by Muhammad, an artist from Canada. His works are mainly on Arabic calligraphy with Chinese/Japanese influence. You can buy this print here or if you want to have a look at his other works, you can visit his Etsy shop Kalimat Taybah.

     

     islamic art