Islamic Arts
Explore Islamic arts such as calligraphy, architecture, arabesque design, and music.
Muslim Comedians
It might seem like an oxymoron... Muslims are usually seen as having no sense of humor, protesting or rioting at the slightest joke or perceived insult at their expense. However, there is a growing culture of "Muslim comedy" that you might not know about!
It might seem like an oxymoron... Muslims are usually seen as having no sense of humor, protesting or rioting at the slightest joke or perceived insult at their expense. However, there is a growing culture of "Muslim comedy" that you might not know about!
Muslim Musicians / Nasheed Artists
Despite varying religious opinions about the permissibility of music in Islam, there are many Muslim artists who have gained popularity with their interpretation of Islamic music, or nasheed. Many of these voice artists limit their use of musical accompaniment to drums only.
Despite varying religious opinions about the permissibility of music in Islam, there are many Muslim artists who have gained popularity with their interpretation of Islamic music, or nasheed. Many of these voice artists limit their use of musical accompaniment to drums only.
Islamic Clip Art
Graphic resources for enhancing Islamic publications, building Islamic websites, and more.
Graphic resources for enhancing Islamic publications, building Islamic websites, and more.
Islamic Clip Art Software
Create beautiful designs, web pages, and publications with these clip art resources. These CD's include Arabic calligraphy, geometrical patterns, photographs, patterns, borders, and symbols.
Create beautiful designs, web pages, and publications with these clip art resources. These CD's include Arabic calligraphy, geometrical patterns, photographs, patterns, borders, and symbols.
Islamic Music
Identify the most popular Muslim artists, and learn more about the nature of Islamic music.
Identify the most popular Muslim artists, and learn more about the nature of Islamic music.
Yusuf Islam Recordings
In 1978, pop artist Cat Stevens gave up super-stardom when he embraced Islam and became known as Yusuf Islam. His melodious voice carries on in his recordings of Islamic songs, known as nasheed.
In 1978, pop artist Cat Stevens gave up super-stardom when he embraced Islam and became known as Yusuf Islam. His melodious voice carries on in his recordings of Islamic songs, known as nasheed.
Cat Stevens Sings for Peace
Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) has avoided the limelight, and has not performed his old songs publicly in over twenty years. That is, until The Concert for New York City following the 9/11 attacks, during which he offered a beautiful a cappella performance of his old hit song, "Peace Train."
Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) has avoided the limelight, and has not performed his old songs publicly in over twenty years. That is, until The Concert for New York City following the 9/11 attacks, during which he offered a beautiful a cappella performance of his old hit song, "Peace Train."
Raihan Albums
Singing group Raihan has topped the charts in Malaysia, popular among both Muslim and non-Muslim listeners.
Singing group Raihan has topped the charts in Malaysia, popular among both Muslim and non-Muslim listeners.
Sami Yusuf
Official website of Sami Yusuf, internationally-acclaimed British Muslim musician.
Official website of Sami Yusuf, internationally-acclaimed British Muslim musician.
Dawud Wharnsby Ali Albums
Canadian Muslim singer Dawud Wharnsby Ali appeals to listeners both young and old, with catchy rhythms that are entertaining and soothing lyrics that inspire.
Canadian Muslim singer Dawud Wharnsby Ali appeals to listeners both young and old, with catchy rhythms that are entertaining and soothing lyrics that inspire.
Aga Khan Award for Islamic Architecture
Online articles about past recipients, history of Islamic architecture, and design elements.
Online articles about past recipients, history of Islamic architecture, and design elements.
Anavian Gallery
Online gallery of art and archeology from the Muslim world. Includes pictures and descriptions various pieces of metalwork, glassware, and ceramics.
Online gallery of art and archeology from the Muslim world. Includes pictures and descriptions various pieces of metalwork, glassware, and ceramics.
Arabic Calligraphy
History of the Arabic alphabet.
History of the Arabic alphabet.
Calligraphy
Approaching graphic arts from an Islamic angle.
Approaching graphic arts from an Islamic angle.
Islamic and Arabic Arts and Architecture
Beautiful and informative site with pictures and history of Islamic architecture, calligraphy, coins, and rugs.
Beautiful and informative site with pictures and history of Islamic architecture, calligraphy, coins, and rugs.
Ayats and Art
Gallery of Islamic calligraphy done on various types of wood and stained glass. Available for purchase from Canada.
Gallery of Islamic calligraphy done on various types of wood and stained glass. Available for purchase from Canada.
Islamic Art
Essay discussing the relationship between Islamic art and the principles of Islam.
Essay discussing the relationship between Islamic art and the principles of Islam.
Islamic Stitches
Islamic cross-stitching patterns and samples.
Islamic cross-stitching patterns and samples.
Muqarnas Archives
Archives of articles from the annual journal of Islamic Art and Architecture, Muqarnas.
Archives of articles from the annual journal of Islamic Art and Architecture, Muqarnas.
Resources for Studying Islamic Architecture
Bibliography of resources (400+ pages!), compiled by professors at Harvard University. Broken up into sections for easy browsing.
Bibliography of resources (400+ pages!), compiled by professors at Harvard University. Broken up into sections for easy browsing.
Yusuf Islam | Cat Stevens - Official Web Site
The official website of Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam -- includes updates on his latest work, links to his charitable and humanitarian causes, and more.
The official website of Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam -- includes updates on his latest work, links to his charitable and humanitarian causes, and more.