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LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION IN ISLAMIC ART
By FARAZ KHAN • CORRESPONDENT • May 27, 2010
The Home News Tribune
My interest in art did not begin with a crush on Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.”
Although Michelangelo’s “David,” Claude Monet’s “Water-Lily Pond,” Pablo Picasso’s “Guernica” and others are impressive, like millions of Americans, I struggled with museum art. I [...]
Family First: Five Essentials of a Happy Family
By Faraz Khan
Liberalartsforum.com
Briefly I would like to discuss five essentials that would lead to a happy family life. These essentials are not to be confused for exclusive spousal advice but rather the entire family can adopt these maxims. A good way in improving family relations is to be [...]
Contemporary Styles in Islamic Art by Faraz Khan
The images display a collage of classical Arabic script intertwined with bright color scheme and modern, single stroke curvilinear approach.
Support for Toxics Reform – Islamic View:
By Faraz Khan
Islam requires an ethical life with consideration for others. God is the Giver and Sustainer of all goods. The Quran declares, “He provides for you all that you ask for. But if you count the favors of God, never will you be able to number them” (14:34). [...]
Audio: Planting Figs & Olives in this Land (((audio))) 14 min.
By Faraz Khan
Lawrenceville, NJ – A talk on tafsir of Surah al-Teen.
5 Axioms of a Beautiful Conversation – (((audio)))- Darul Islah Khutba, Teaneck, NJ By Faraz Khan.
1. Think of others as Partners
2. Listen Attentively
3. KISS – Keep it Short & Sweet
4. Think Before You [...]
Islamic Art by Faraz Khan at Rutgers University – College Ave. April 12, 2010. Calligraphy presentation and Islamic art lecture by Faraz Khan – part of Islam Awareness Week at Rutgers University.
Arabic Calligraphy from Targum Editor on Vimeo.