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Power and Protection – Islamic Art and the Supernatural

“The fear of death shall avail nothing, nor [shall avail] attachment of amulets and blue necklaces,” wrote al-Isfahani in the tenth century. While the idea that aspects

The charm of Arabic Typography

As this recent exhibition in the library of languages and civilisations (BULAC) in Paris ‘graphically’ illustrates, Arabic text not only lends itself to the refinement of

The Sancaklar Mosque, Turkey: History, Modernity and Spirituality

Shortlisted for the Design of the Year award, the Sancaklar mosque near Istanbul marks not just a new mosque but a new concept of a mosque. Designed by Emre Arolat Architects

Mountaintop Mosque

An unusual mosque built on top of a 1,130-meter mountain in a Black Sea province in Turkey. The lush mountain in the Rize province’s Güneysu district is known as

Robert Edward Hart’s intriguing collection of Islamic manuscripts

Islamic civilisation has produced artefacts in a multiplicity of forms. These have attracted European collectors across the ages, shines a light on a small but fascinating

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