Our Cairo correspondent explores the textured history of calligraphy as a victim of ‘creative destruction’ and why its ...

Jamila Patanwala is a contemporary Islamic artist, based in Dubai. “My work is a reflection of my roots, and I strive to ...

Beit Al Qur’an in Manama, Bahrain, is a stunning museum dedicated exclusively to the Quran and Islamic heritage. Housed in a ...

UAE-based Pakistani visual artist Sadia Fahad blends Arabic calligraphy and abstract expression. She has developed a personal ...

As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) will roll out a comprehensive cultural programme from ...

In his recent Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is looking to offer a new capability with the ...

Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update is set to deliver a significant localization push, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman detailing ...

TEHRAN - A Quranic calligraphy and Arabic poetry exhibition ... Zarnegar said the exhibition’s title was inspired by Surah Al-Qalam (“The Pen”) from the Qur’an, which contains, he noted, “profound ...

At the age of 84, Hilmi Şehitoğlu, who learned Arabic at the age of 71 with the dream of leaving a lasting legacy for his children, has written the entire Quran in calligraphy. He now experiences the ...

He ordered the writing of numerous copies of Kashaf, a well-known commentary of the Quran by Allama Zamakhshari ... The pandits were as proficient in Arabic calligraphy as their Muslim counterparts.

One half of a team that brought a unique exhibition to Bradford has promised “a sense of wonder” for visitors as rare Qurans go on display.

He explained how Muslims' commitment to writing and preserving the Qur’an contributed to the development of Arabic calligraphy, granting it aesthetic dimensions that made it a purely Islamic art ...