Islamic art
Objects
Futuh Al-Haramayn : a pilgrim’s guide to Hajj | National Museum New Delhi
Each year, millions of muslims from around the world, gather together to undertake the holy journey, "Hajj". Hajj is also the fifth pillar of Islam, and apart from it's religious significance, it has played...
Culture
Understanding Islam at the David Museum, Copenhagen
Today, we have little exposure to the Islamic world and culture. Globally, the tense narrative around Islam has led people to associate the religion with violence; giving rise to a wave of anti-Muslim sentiment....
Culture
Naan Wa Halwa : An Illustrated Manuscript
WHAT IS IT? Naan wa Halwa (Bread and Sweets), is a an illustrated manuscript about the merits of the ascetic life. It was composed in Persian by the Sufi poet Muhammad Baha'al-Din 'Amili (I547-I62I). This illustrated...