30 Horror Movies That Are So Scary, You Just Can’t Watch Them Alone (with Photos)

30 Horror Movies That Are So Scary, You Just Can’t Watch Them Alone (with Photos)

No wonder there have been some epic movies which put your spine into a chilled wardrobe of fear. These movies are a must watch along with your friends or even alone (not recommended). The spooky talks about ghosts themselves give goosebumps to all of us, atleast to me, then just imagine if you go on watching a movie out of this list having a popcorn and the hands ready cover your face and the voice…

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Sadequain and Calligraphic Modernism

Sadequain and Calligraphic Modernism

This article examines the career of the immensely productive Sadequain Naqqash (1930-87), Pakistan’s most celebrated art­ist. A self-trained, larger-than-life figure, Sadequain charted a singular trajectory in enacting a paradoxical subjectivity. He remained close to national aesthetic ideologies that promoted calligraphy under the increasing Islamization of the 1970s and 1980s, yet maintained a persona that simultaneously relayed aspects of transgressive Indo-Persian Sufism into a dialogue with transnational modernism during the 1950s and 1960s in order to…

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Baitul Aman Masjid (Mosque) in Barisal – Bangladesh (Photos)

Baitul Aman Masjid (Mosque) in Barisal – Bangladesh (Photos)

The most beautiful Masjid in Bangladesh, situated in Barisal. The masjid was built 20 kms away from Barisal in a place called Ujirpur. It is supposed that it took 210 million tk to build this masjid. This masjid is outstanding to look at, the best equipments have been used, it is well decorated with lights, frames, it has speakers of BOSE, so the Azan is very melodius. The area is huge with a Madrasa, Eidgah,…

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Top 5 Largest Masjids (Mosques) in India (with Photos)

Top 5 Largest Masjids (Mosques) in India (with Photos)

There are many masjids in India famous for their architectural beauty, design and the number of devotees they draw. Kerala has the first masjid in India known as Cheraman Juma Masjid and now it will have the India’s largest masjid’s as well at Kozhikode. Other famous Masjid in India are Moti Masjid Agra, Jama Masjid Fatehpur Sikri, Babri Mosque and Tipu Sultan Masjid. Jama Masjid – Delhi The largest and best known masjid in India…

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Sadequain’s Calligraphy

Sadequain’s Calligraphy

Sadequain’s calligraphy at Lahore Museum. Sadequain’s calligraphy at Lahore Museum. Sadequain’s calligraphy at Lahore Museum. Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Pakistani Awards), also often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash, was a world-renowned Pakistani artist, best known for his skills as a calligrapher and a painter. He is considered as one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced. Sadequain was responsible for the renaissance of Islamic calligraphy in Pakistan….

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10 Famous Masjids (Mosques) in Pakistan

10 Famous Masjids (Mosques) in Pakistan

1.Shah Faisal Masjid The Faisal Masjid is the largest Masjid in Pakistan, located in Islamabad. Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay to be shaped like a desert Bedouin’s tent. Unlike traditional masjid design, it lacks a dome. The minarets borrow their design from Turkish tradition and are thin and pencil like. The Masjid is named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who supported and financed the…

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Some Basic Facts About Taraweeh (Tarawih) Prayer

Some Basic Facts About Taraweeh (Tarawih) Prayer

Tarawih (Taraweeh) refers to extra prayers performed by Muslims at night in the Islamic month of Ramadan. Contrary to popular belief, they are not compulsory. However, many Muslims pray these prayers in the night during Ramadan. Some scholars maintain that Tarawih is neither farz nor a Sunnah but Sunnah Muakkadah (Emphasized practice of Hazrat Mohammed ) Allah Taa’la has blessed the Muslims with a very sacred and blessed month in which all rewards are multiplied,…

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About Islamic Calligraphy

About Islamic Calligraphy

Islamic calligraphy, or Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy, based upon the Arabic language and alphabet in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage.It is derived from the Persian calligraphy. It is known in Arabic as khatt, which derived from the word ‘line’, ‘design’, or ‘construction’. The traditional instrument of the Arabic calligrapher is the qalam, a pen made of dried reed or bamboo; the ink is often in color,…

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10 Most Beautiful Mosques (Masjids) in the World

10 Most Beautiful Mosques (Masjids) in the World

Mosque (Masjid) is a Holy place for Muslims. It is a place for worship for all the followers of Islam. Mosque is the place where all the Muslims of the community come together and have their prayers. Mosques or Masjids are fine examples of excellent architecture of Islam and Muslims. Beautiful mosques are found all around the globe, with the spread of the Islamic empire throughout the World. Islam has taken its fine culture and…

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Sindh Handicrafts

Sindh Handicrafts

With striking color combinations, Traditional Embroideries, Exquisite Designs and Awesome Materials, Sindh Crafts continues to allure people whole exhibition the 5000-Year old tradition. Presenting the traditional Sindhi Craft with innovative style, “Promoting Indigenous Handicraft of Sindh” Ralli Asia has been known throughout history as a place that produced beautiful textiles. The art of producing cotton fabric was first perfected by the ancient South Asians as well as the processes of dying and printing fabric. The…

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