The calligraphy is usually used to decorate ornaments and buildings. The distinct and vibrant art is usually found in Mosques. In Dorset, there are hardly any examples of Islamic architecture.

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 ...

Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive. Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic ...

Some non-Muslim communities criticise addition of Khatt calligraphy in Malay language course. Protestant leader wonders why Christians cannot study Arabic Christian calligraphy. For the sixth time, co ...

Islamic tradition or Hadith, the stories of the words and actions of Muhammad and his Companions, explicitly prohibits images of Allah, Muhammad and all the major prophets of the Christian and Jewish ...

The Swedish artist sketched the Prophet Muhammad's head on a dog's body. Published in 2007, the cartoon offended many Muslims. He was the subject of death threats, and al-Qaeda in Iraq offered a ...