Reflections of Faith: The Islamic Art Journal

Description

Reflections of Faith: The Islamic Art Journal includes an introduction to Islamic art, spirituality and art journaling. It contains over 50 guided Islamic art journal prompts for your spiritual and creative journey.

This book is more than an art book; it is your companion on the transformative and revolutionary journey of reflection.

Whether you’re interested in understanding Islamic art, in the creative endeavor of art itself. or looking for Islamic journaling prompts, this book has something unique to offer to everyone. You will find within these pages inspiration and thoughtfully crafted Quranic and Islamic art prompts that serve as gateways to introspection, connecting you with the core principles of Islam. In addition, the book includes an introductory survey of various classical and modern Islamic art forms, such as calligraphy, tezhip, poetry, photography, and abstract art.

This book aims to rekindle our connection to Islamic art, revitalizing our understanding of its significance and offering a pathway to reconnect with the Islamic outlook by using our creative talents as a means of reflection. While traditional Islamic art in the past has been a result of the spiritual connection and worldview that Muslim artists held, Islamic art journaling is the opposite, in that it is a means of reflection and serves as a link to connect back to that worldview.

Reflections of Faith: Islamic Art Journal invites you to explore the world of Islamic art in light of Islam itself and in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and deeply rooted in spirituality. In it you’ll discover a world where each stroke carries the weight of profound spiritual reflection.

Including contributions from and references to Taher Adel (author of Divine Names and I Don’t Know What Language I Dream In), Ayaz Ali (Arbaeen: A Lens into a Sacred Journey), Salwa Najm, Fatima Taher Jewad, Omar Uddin, Dr. Esra Alhamal, and Samira Mian.

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