Islamic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy, based upon the alphabet in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage. It includes Arabic Calligraphy, Ottoman, and Persian calligraphy. It is known in Arabic as khatt Islami (خط اسلامي), meaning Islamic line, design, or construction. Follow these four videos to get you started….
Assalamu’alaikum, I wish all Muslim people across our country and the world Ramadan Mubarak. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to renew their faith and strengthen their resolve to do better for themselves and their communities. But it is also a time of reflection. We reflect on the horror of rising Islamophobia […]
Bushra Shaikh, 34, says life has been incredibly busy since she finished filming BBC’s 2017 Apprentice series. She’s just been to the Asian Awards in London, returned from Birmingham where she had been speaking to a Muslim Women’s Empowerment Group, and says her luxury fashion company ‘the iiLA collection’ is going from strength to strength. […]
Fluffy Quinoa Gyoza from Japanese food specialist www.yutaka.london has been recognised as one of the best new products of the year by the Natural & Organic Awards 2018 where it was chosen as a finalist. Gyoza are Japanese-style dumplings which are gently pan-fried and then eaten piping hot with dipping sauces. Not only are […]
Haven House Children’s Hospice has launched a new campaign for Ramadan to strengthen its links with Muslim communities. To coincide with the holy month (which runs from the middle of May to the middle of June), the charity has written to more than 60 mosques across North and North East London, West Essex and East […]
Ms Marvel aka Kamaala Khan is here! Muslim superhero Ms Marvel – AKA Kamala Khan – will become a prominent figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Marvel president Kevin Feige confirmed Marvel “has plans” for the character. Feige provided no further details, other than the suggestion that Ms Marvel’s appearance will follow the Captain […]
