Communications
The National Archaeological Museum and the Islamic Culture Foundation present an exhibition on the material and botanical heritage of Al-Andalus
Last Friday, 5 June, we opened the exhibition Materia viva. Un recorrido por la botánica, [...]
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Heritage dissonance in Madrid: the islamic wall
The following article is an abridged version of the original text ‘Islamic Madrid, Forgotten Madrid: [...]
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From embroidered textile to the spinner´s work. A new reading of the textile production in al-Andalus (9th-13th Centuries)
The Andalusi textile was not only the exceptional scope of Caliphal silks, cloths with gold [...]
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Maryam Touzani’s movies: a portrayal of Moroccan society
Maryam Touzani is a film director born in Tangier (Morocco) in 1980. After studying in [...]
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Al-Andalus and the continuity of ancient quarrying in La Alcarria
From the Center for Studies on Islamic Toledo (Islamic Culture Foundation) and the Geological and [...]
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A tool, not a compromise
In the Middle East, the religious sphere must now complement the societal one, which is [...]
Feb
The Science in Muslim Spain
The exhibition entitled Science in the World of al-Andalus has opened on April 29 in San Sebastian [...]
Feb
FUNCI organises a photo exhibition
The Islamic Culture Foundation (FUNCI), in collaboration with the Caisse de Dêpot et de Gestion, [...]
Feb
Al-Taj for Health Annual Report
Making a Difference in our Community’s Health Al-Taj Board Members are pleased to share with [...]
Feb
Working for peace: dark hope
A Moral Witness to the ‘Intricate Machine’ “I am an Israeli. I live in Jerusalem. [...]
Jan
First Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Madrid
Author Paulo Coelho, Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, Queen Noor of Jordan, Al Jazeera anchor Riz [...]
Jan
A thought on Prophet Mohammed
Tomorrow marks the 1437 years birthday of the Prophet Mohammad that’s widely celebrated in all [...]
Jan
Rehabilitation of Mediterranean architecture
RehabiMed is a young spanish organization from Barcelona, dealing with Rehabilitation of Traditional Mediterranean Architecture. [...]
Dec
What ails the Arab World
There is an Arab proverb that says, “If you have no more shame left in [...]
Dec
Islamic Art in the Louvre
Song of the world. The Art of Safavid Iran, 1501-1736 Since 7 january 2008 Visual [...]
Dec
Le voile, l’occident et l’école
J’avouerais de prime abord que j’ai hésité avant d’accepter de traiter de ce sujet vu [...]
Nov
Islam & Modern Social Movements
Islam and Modern Social Movements Anne Gray* & Mark Barrett* Muslims’ commitment to social justice [...]
Nov
Islamic Human Rights
Islamic Human Rights Commission’s 10 Year Anniversary The Islamic Human Rights Commission cordially invites you [...]
Nov
Ikats from Central Asia
Since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the founding of the World [...]
Oct
What Bernard shaw said
“I beleive that if today an autocrat of Mohammad’s calibre assumes world leadership, he could [...]
Oct
Lailat al Qadr
Lailat al Qadr (27 Ramadan) – Night of Power Lailat al Qadr, the Night of [...]
Oct
Islam and de rules of governance
Islam is an universal message that knows no national boundaries. It makes no distinctions in [...]
Oct
Maps of the Ottoman world
European Cartographers and the Ottoman World 1500–1750 Maps From the Collection of O. J. Sopranos. [...]
Sep
Treasures from Sudan
The Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written Word centers on manuscripts from the Mamma [...]
Sep
An essay on Nasser
Psychological warfare is getting the better of us in the Arab World, politicians and statesmen [...]
Sep