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Artist Warns of Waning Tradition of Quranic Calligraphy

IQNA – An Iranian calligrapher who specializes in writing religious texts, specially the Holy Quran, has raised the alarm over the decline in number of people who pursue Quranic calligraphy.
Sotheby’s to Auction Ottoman-Era Quran Manuscript
IQNA – A treasured Quran manuscript dating back to the Ottoman era is among the Islamic arts items to be auctioned at Sotheby’s London this week.
09:46 , 2024 Apr 24
Al-Azhar Deputy Highlights Challenges in Translating Religious Texts
IQNA – The deputy head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic Center said there are many challenges to the accurate translation of religious texts, including the Holy Quran.
15:40 , 2024 Apr 22
Collection of Coins Donated to Imam Reza Shrine Museum
IQNA – A Dutch citizen has donated a collection of contemporary coins from different countries to Imam Reza (AS) Shrine Museum.
17:02 , 2024 Apr 20
US Muslim Donates Stamps and Coins Collection to Imam Reza Shrine Museum
IQNA – An American Muslim has made a significant contribution to the Imam Reza (AS) shrine museum by donating an extensive collection of approximately 10,000 stamps and a trove of invaluable ancient coins from India.
15:21 , 2024 Apr 19
Morocco Ramadan Exhibit: A Microscopic Quran and the Art of Calligraphy
IQNA – An exhibition was held in Safi, Morocco, during the fasting month of Ramadan with the aim of tracking the journey of writing the Quran through various stages in history.
18:11 , 2024 Apr 16
Photo Exhibition in Cairo to Feature Russian Muslims’ Customs
IQNA – An exhibition of photos featuring the customs of Muslims in Russia is planned to be mounted in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.     
19:06 , 2024 Apr 16
Scholar Explores Quranic Perspective on the Right to Self-Defense
IQNA – An Islamic scholar points to some Quranic verses that stress the right to self-defense as well as the fight against aggressors.
11:08 , 2024 Apr 15
Lebanese Christian Thinker Says He Got More Interested in Christianity after Reading Quran
IQNA – Michel Salim Kaadi, a Lebanese Christian thinker and literary figure, says he got more interested in Christianity after reading the Holy Quran.
22:28 , 2024 Apr 14
African Pilgrim Donates Quran in Maghrebi Script to Imam Reza Shrine
IQNA – A Nigerian pilgrim and student has gifted a handwritten copy of the Holy Quran in Maghrebi script to the Central Library of Imam Reza (AS) shrine.
10:41 , 2024 Apr 13
Storytelling Key Artistic Medium for Spreading Quranic Teachings: Researcher
IQNA – A Bissau-Guinean researcher says storytelling has been used in the Quran and can effectively spread Islamic teachings.
09:26 , 2024 Apr 13
Karbala Al-Kafeel Museum Sees Surge in Visitors During Eid Holidays
IQNA – The Al-Kafeel Museum, located inside the shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, is seeing an uptick in visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holidays.
15:10 , 2024 Apr 12
First Quran Translation into Dusun Language Unveiled in Malaysia
IQNA – The first translation of the Holy Quran into the Dusun language was unveiled in a ceremony on Sunday in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
21:13 , 2024 Mar 31