Islam and Music – A powerpoint presentation delivered by Usama Hasan at the Music Singing or Sinning Debate in London, June 2009. To view the powerpoint presentation click here
E-Archive
Arts and Islam
The Arts and Islam E-Archive is our extensive library featuring research, editorials, videos, podcasts and photo galleries documenting the relationship between Islam and the Arts. We also provide links and direct access to independent multimedia archives available online.
Faith Buildings and the Urban Environment
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Faith Buildings and Urban Environments – An account of the recent Faith Buildings and Urban Environments symposium held at East London Mosque written by Shelina Zahra Janmohamed. To read the article click here
Islam and the Arts Essay Series – Brother Dash
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 Message to a Muslim Artist – Article written by spoken word artist Brother Dash looking at the Muslim Arts scene and some of the challenges facing artists, audiences and event organisers. To read the article click here
Music and Islam: Wind, Strings and fears of a black planet – Spoken word
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Islam and the Cultural Imperative
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
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A ground breaking paper written by Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah of the Nawawi Foundation in Chicago.
Islam and the Cultural Imperative
Music – A question of faith or dawah?
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 Yusuf Islam addresses the contentious issue of Music within Islam and shares his own personal experience.
Music – A question of faith or dawah?
