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Editor's Choice -- Nimira's Blog - On Faith -- Islamic Art: From Fatimid mosques to Chinese dishes

The term "Islamic art" refers to visual arts produced in Islamic regions but not necessarily for or by Muslims. It is generally contemplative and, as such, often incorporates prayers or verses from the Qur'an or Hadith. Curiously, these are not just rendered on places of worship, but even on everyday objects such as utensils and cooking pots.

The breadth of Islamic civilisations led to a wide variety of styles which blended indigenous artistic designs, forms and sensibilities with popular styles imported from other regions.

Below we highlight a few examples of this variety found in the artistic works of Islamic civilisations.

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Nimira's Blog on Faith

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Mawlana Hazar Imam: "The arts have always had a special significance for my family"

"...art is a matter of humanity just as much as it is a matter of identity. As the Islamic tradition has reminded us for many centuries, the Divine spark that bestows upon us our individuality also bonds individuals in a common human family. " Mawlana Hazar ImamAga Khan Music Awards, Lisbon, Portugal, March 31, 2019Speech "...the arts, particularly when they are ...

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