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31/ Maryam Souza is a Brazilian Muslim Islamic artist. She lives in São Bernardo do Campo, where one of the largest Muslim communities in Brazil is located. Her work is inspired by her Brazillian heritage, Islamic illumination & Qur'anic verses #IWD2023
https://t.co/MbZylSc8wC
15/ Based in London @ArtofthePen is an internationally renowned classically trained calligrapher. Her work pushes the boundaries of what is expected from this traditional art form. Soraya was awarded the sought-after icazetname from Istanbul #IWD2023
https://t.co/hIo6AMqJnW
15/ “Revelations,” oil on wood, 6 x 6 in by the incredible artist @safialatif
#Caturday
Qawwali is a form of devotional singing related to Sufi philosophy. In this tradition, music plays an important part of the remembrance of God. Devotees try to overcome the limits of physical existence & concentrate on the Universal essence through music.
A thread on Qawwali…
4/ During the Yuan Dynasty, towards the end of the 14th century Chinese Muslims incorporated their own designs into Chinese items, simultaneously evolving a new style of Arabic script called ‘Sini’
Peace, Haji Noor deen Mi Guangjiang, 2004
Over two thirds of prominent stars known in the night sky have Arabic names. This is due to the stellar navigational skills of Muslim astronomers 1000 years ago, who made considerable advances in the study of astronomy
A thread on stars & the of art astronomy in Islamic history
This is the dance of Jupiter & Mars, as they orbit around the sun. A spectacular display of geometry!
Islamic geometry has a spiritual dimension, reflecting the order of the universe.
Here are 21 contemporary Islamic artists, inspired by the wonders of the cosmos…
A thread…
4/ Rumi’s poetry is extraordinary, and transformative. His teachings are amazingly universal, with a rich spiritual offering for people of every background. This is wonderful & is celebrated. However we must acknowledge his faith as a Muslim is central to his work
3/ Al-Qarawiyyan University alumni include Ibn Rushd (Averreos), Hassan al-Wazzan (Leo Africanus), Jewish philosopher Moses bin Maimon (Maimonides), Dutch orientalist Jacob van Gool + Gerbert de Aurillac (Pope 999-1003 who introduced Arabic numerals to Europe) @samiraatash