Islamic religious art is increasingly popular, although extremists raise objections
THE TIMES OF INDIA
By Pritha Chakrabarti
INDIA---Islam is often seen as a religion without visual symbols or icons. But in practice, there are a variety of images that are revered by millions of Muslim believers, especially in South Asia and Iran. The mushrooming of shops on the streets of Charminar and elsewhere selling posters, metal plates, shiny stickers, CDs, etc., depicting these symbols only goes to show how the practice has become more 'popular' of late. Though some orthodox Muslim clergy have raised objections to these graphic depictions, the Quran does not prohibit the drawing of representative figures though it does taboo idolatry, said Yousuf Sayeed, author of the book, Muslim Devotional Art in India. [link]
By Pritha Chakrabarti
INDIA---Islam is often seen as a religion without visual symbols or icons. But in practice, there are a variety of images that are revered by millions of Muslim believers, especially in South Asia and Iran. The mushrooming of shops on the streets of Charminar and elsewhere selling posters, metal plates, shiny stickers, CDs, etc., depicting these symbols only goes to show how the practice has become more 'popular' of late. Though some orthodox Muslim clergy have raised objections to these graphic depictions, the Quran does not prohibit the drawing of representative figures though it does taboo idolatry, said Yousuf Sayeed, author of the book, Muslim Devotional Art in India. [link]
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