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Islamic Madrid: heritage, identity, and the right to the city I
Introduction The stigmas and exclusions that weigh on Muslim or perceived Muslim populations in Europe, [...]
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Bahrain. A community that forms its culture
Bahrain is home to many sights and attractions, but what brings life and character to [...]
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Spices and seasonings in the cuisine of Al-Andalus I
PART I One of the characteristics of Andalusian cuisine was the use of spices and [...]
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The Cerro del Bu: an Islamic siege fortress at Tulaytula
Cerro del Bu is an archaeological site located on a promontory opposite the historic centre [...]
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Ibn ‘Arabi and Sufism, a way of reading Islamic architecture
Why does man choose to express himself through art and how does he do so? [...]
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Ibn ‘Arabi and Sufism, a way of reading Islamic architecture
Why does man choose to express himself through art and how does he do so? [...]
Jul
Moriscos influence in Rabat and Salé in the 16th and 17th centuries
On 18 May, the Islamic Culture Foundation was invited to participate in the international conference [...]
May
In Saudi Arabia, in the footsteps of the Prophet
Hijrah: in the footsteps of the Prophet. This was the theme chosen by Ithra (the [...]
Mar
A research recovers the ancient potters women of the Alhambra
Potters women working for the Alhambra, new chronologies or manufacturing methods are some of the [...]
Feb
Exhibitions in Italy and Spain as a reflection of a crisis
This article analyses a sample of temporary exhibitions that explore the effects of a geopolitical [...]
Dec
Sea of Tears, an exhibition to the migrants lost in the sea
We reproduce the article “Sea of Tears, Garden of Memory”published on the AramcoWorld’s latest issue. [...]
Jan
Jajouka, Sufi music for intercultural dialogue
“The Master Musicians music is one of the great legal highs, a thundering, transporting chorale [...]
Aug
Emerging Libyan artists to watch and learn
Arts and culture writer Naima Morelli selects five Libyan artists for the Middle East Eye, [...]
Jul
Ivan Agueli, a painter against Islamophobia
Review of the book Anarchist, Artist, Sufi: The Politics, Painting, and Esotericism of Ivan Aguéli, [...]
Jun
Andalusia, mon amour, part 1
Al-Andalus in Andalusia Dr Mohamed Chtatou Andalusia is the seduction of Spain. It is believed [...]
Nov
Astonishing mosques in China
China has an ambiguous stance in regards to institutionalized faith. On the one hand, the [...]
Oct
Amazigh Identity in Morocco and Algeria
The Amazighs are the oldest inhabitants of North Africa, a proof of that is their [...]
Aug
The Cambridge Mosque garden, a balm for the soul
A year since the ‘eco-mosque’ opened, Islamic garden specialist Emma Clark explains the traditional principles [...]
Jul
Moroccan photographers sticking their neck out
Twelve Moroccan photographers have joined forces in order to contribute the COVID-19 fight in their [...]
Jun
Khamsa, the hand of Fatima
The hand of Fatima has become one of the most common symbols to produce jewels, [...]
Jun
Muslim artists portray the month of Ramadan
Last Friday, April 24th began the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. [...]
May
Calligraphy to illustrate the everyday life
Calligraphy has historically held a prominent role as a form of artistic expression in the [...]
Nov
The heritage of Notre Dame – less European than people think
On Monday, as Notre Dame burned before our eyes, it was striking to note how few [...]
Apr
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