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.
Abid Hussain explores the complex relationship between Islam and the Performing Arts from the perspective of different Islamic school of Jurisprudence highlighting the various different positions adopted within the Muslim community in relation to arts practice.
Islam and the Performing Arts
As part of his pioneering work around Arts and Islam Hassan Mahamdallie provides us with a unique insight into the history of Muslim contribution to the UK.
A History of Muslims in Britain
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Photos from the Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change debate held at the Drum Arts Centre in Birmingham. Over 250 attended a discussion exploring the relationship between Hip Hop and Social Change and how both movements sit within the Islamic tradition.
Panel members included Poetic Pilgrimage, Mecca to Medina, Lowkey and Michael Mumisa.
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Sacred Street Art is the critically acclaimed documentary following Mohammed Ali and Arts Council England on the New York leg of their Arts and Islam USA tour.
Photos from the recent Deentight screening in Manchester England
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Deentight is a feature length documentary following a number of the Muslim World’s most recognised hip hop artists as
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