The Christian Century

The divine script: The art of Islamic calligraphy

For Muslims, the Qur’an is revered as God’s own art. Islam is essentially an aural religion; God’s word came to the Prophet Muhammad as a voice, instructing him to iqra’, “Recite!” In fact, iqra’ is ...
The Express Tribune

Exhibit features Islamic calligraphy

A joint exhibition displaying works of Islamic calligraphy was organised at the Punjab Arts Council (PAC). More than 80 works of calligraphy were featured as part of the show. The works showcased ...

Quranic Calligraphy and Paintings exhibition opens at PNCA

The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) inaugurated "Quranic Calligraphy and Paintings," a solo exhibition by artist Yusuf ...
The Conversation

Muslims have visualized Prophet Muhammad in words and calligraphic art for centuries

Suleyman Dost does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Los Angeles Times

With canvas and Quran, one artist aims to make Islamic calligraphy a universal language

BERKELEY — Given her family history, Salma Arastu may be one of the last people you’d expect to be helping to modernize Islamic calligraphy. Her Hindu parents fled their home in Pakistan, resettling ...