Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form, Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space, as well as differences in language, culture, and creed. Islamic art not only invites a closer look but also beckons the viewer to learn more.
-Linda Komaroff, PhD, curator of Islamic Art Online
We feel as though art, music, caligraphy, poetry, and architecture are important manifestations of faith. Throughought the history of Islam great men and women expressed their faith through these media. Today, hundreds of thousands of Muslims are active in the arts. From the great poet Rumi to the innovative architecture by Mimar Sinan, we will insha'Allah bring this art to you in time.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - See fifty specially selected works of Islamic art. Mountain of Light - A dedicated website for all of Yusuf Islam releases.
Peotry of Rumi - A small collection of poems from the great Islamic poet, Jelaluddin Rumi.
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"During the period of the Caliphs the learned men of the Christians and the Jews were not only held in great esteem but were appointed to posts of great responsibility, and were promoted to the high ranking job in the government....He (Caliph Haroon Rasheed) never considered to which country a learned person belonged nor his faith and belief, but only his excellence in the field of learning."
~History of Intellectual Development of Europe
~Dr. William Draper
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