Archive for May, 2012
-
C’est La Vie 
Precious Moments
Never forget that the most important things in life are the ones that come with no due date. Read More →
-
Modest & Fabulous 
-
Sharia Finance 
Big Money
Microfinance, from its birth in 1976 extending credit and banking services to the poor in Bangladesh, to today's role within the tenets of Sharia. Read More →
-
C’est La Vie 
Polygyny in Islam
The concept of a Muslim man being married to more than one wife at the same time is a widely misunderstood one—perhaps especially amongst Muslims... Read More →
-
Global Snapshots 
Strive to Drive
What is the only country in the world that forbids its women from driving? Read More →
-
Modest & Fabulous 
Extravant-Garde Kebayas
The kebaya, a traditional two-piece outfit of the aristocrats of yore, was the result of a civilised society that demanded a more refined dressing. Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Projections
In celebration of United Arab Emirates National Day 2011. Projection and design by Obscura Digital. By Obscura Digital Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
The Prophet’s Mosque
View this 3-D model of the second-holiest site in Islam, The Prophet’s Mosque, in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This is a 3-D model of The Prophet’s... Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
The Golden Dome Mosque
The Dian al-Mahri Mosque, aka the Golden Dome Mosque, is located in Depok, West Java, Indonesia. Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Step inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, named for the blue tiles adorning its walls. Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
Focus 360 – Mosque
This excerpt from a previous animation shows the quality that can be reached with unique camera angles and dramatic lighting. Another product from the creative... Read More →
-
Travel 
Nizamuddin Dargah
A brief look into one of Delhi’s most interesting places, Nizamuddin Dargha. This mausoleum was erected for one of the world’s most famous Sufi saints,... Read More →
-
Ramadhan 
The Mosque and Islamic Center of Tirana
Check out the stunningly beautiful structure that is the Mosque and Islamic Center of Tirana, Albania. BIG, Martha Schwartz Landscape, Buro Happold, Speirs & Major,... Read More →
-
Documentary 
The Krupuk Lady
Bungsu is a sweet lady that lives in the village of Desa Nusa, Aceh. Desa Nusa was mostly destroyed in the 2004 tsunami, though because... Read More →
-
Documentary 
The Mamas of Chowrasta
Examining the struggle to preserve two dying trades among the Mamas in Penang, Malaysia. This is a multimedia essay by Matt Brandon and Nathan Watkins.... Read More →
-
Aquila's Picks 
-
Global Snapshots 
Muslims Who Saved Jews From Hitler
This is the little-known story of our Muslim brothers and sisters in Albania who saved Jews from the Nazis. Read More →
-
Travel 
Muslim Quarter at Xi’an, China
Home to Chinese Muslims for more than 1,000 years, the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an, China is a bustling area. Home to Chinese Muslims for more... Read More →
-
Hijab 
Ready-to-wear pin-less Scarf
Introducing the new generation of Ready-To-Wear head scarves “Voila!” made especially for you. Read More →
