Islamic Collection

IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

Orteliuss map of Ottoman Empire, 1570
Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World )

Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c. 1920 (colour litho)
619816 Poster advertising the Baron Hotel in Aleppo, c.1920 (colour litho) by French School

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Muslim prayer carpet, Palestinian Authority, Middle East

Islamic manuscript

The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho)
STC170884 The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho) by Asselineau

The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Artist: W Forrest
The Dance of Dervishes, c1870. Whirling dance and practice of the Mevlevi Order in Turkey

Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty prince. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

Islamic carvings, Alhambra, Spain
Islamic carvings, Alhambra, Granada, Spain. These carvings are in the Hall of the two Sisters

Turkey. Istanbul. Topkapi Palace. Detail of glazed pottery that decorates the walls, made by potters of Iznik

Mosaic with arab and kufic caligraphy (top) on a wall of the Madrasa. Fes. Morocco

Tilla Kari Madrasa. 1646-1660. UZBEKISTAN. Samarkand. Registan Square. Islamic art. Architecture

Iraq - Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Alhambra; Granada; Andaslusia, Spain, Sierra Nevada

Israel, Jerusalem, Dome of the Rock

Taj Mahal, Built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal (his wife). Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Egypt - Old Egyptian men at prayer

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The Mevlevi, (Whirling Dervishes) performing the Sufi dance, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Islamic manuscript

Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle
A view through the arcading of the Quadrangle at Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Detail, Tomb of Sidi Sahabi and holy site, Kairouan, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

Samarra Minaret, Iraq

The famous white pigeons, Shrine of Hazrat Ali, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun

MOROCCO. Fes. Royal Palace. Door of the Royal Palace, situated in Fes el Jedid (New Fes). Islamic art. Architecture

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Muslims pray in the Nubian desert, south of Dongola, Sudan, Africa

Seville Cathedral and La Giralda, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Whirling dervishes, Istanbul, Marmara province, Turkey, Europe

Islamic manuscript

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel. Middle East

Kufic manuscript, Mashad Shrine Library, Iran, Middle East

The Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Shrine of Hazrat Ali, who was assassinated in 661, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

Abd El Kader, Algerian leader
Abd El Kader (Abd al-Qadir, El Amir Abdelkader), Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi, political and military leader who led a resistance to French occupation in the mid-nineteenth century

Islamic panel of Othman bin Afan (God Bless him), the fourth Muslim ruler after Prophet Mohammad, Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Muslim symbols in a car, Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne, Ain, France, Europe

Muslim prayer beads, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Islamic Manuscript

The Saadian tombs, dating back to the time of the Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour, who died in 1603, The Medina, Marrakesh, Morroco, North Africa, Africa

Islamic veils for sale, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Islamic manuscript

Pilgrims at the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, who was assassinated in 661, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

Islam / Whirling Dervishes
Whirling Islamic Dervishes

The Hungarian Parliament building at night in Budapest, the capital of Hungary Budapest, Hungary's capital, is bisected by the River Danube

Camel, first half 12th century (possibly 1129–34), Made in Castile-León, Spain, Spanish, Fresco transferred to canvas, Overall Camel, first half 12th century (possibly 1129–34), Made in Castile-León

Bektashi Dervish at Tangiers, Morocco

Marabout at work, Mbour, Thies, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib at the Lines of Travancore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Tippoo Sahib, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Tippoo Sahib, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Moorish Townswomen in an Archway, Morocco. Date: 1929

Morocco, Marrakech-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Marrakesh. Colorful painted ceiling at Bahia Palace (Palais de la Bahia)

GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227). Emperor founder of the first Mongol Empire in 1206. Fol. 44v. Mongols tributing to Genghis Khan. Illustration of the first section with the history of the Mongols

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

Mir-i-arab Madrassah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan The splendid Mir-i-arab Madrassah - Bukhara - Uzbekistan

Aya Sofia (Hagia Sophia), Sultanhamet, Istanbul, Turkey

Covered alley in Yazd old town, Iran
Yazd is an ancient desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. Since 2017 its listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. Artist: Charles JS Makin
The Sunset Prayer in the Desert, c1913. From With Pen and Camera in Three Continents by Charles J. S. Makin, F.I.C. F.C.S. [The Tribune Publishing Company, London, 1913]

Exotic Oriental Vase Dance - postcard reproduction of a painting by Fabio Fabbi (1861-1946). Date: 1906

Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature
Fatimid period (10th-12th c.). Islamic art. Miniature

Pisa griffin. 10th-11th c. Work from the Fatimid period. Islamic art. Sculpture on bronze. ITALY. Pisa. Cathedral Works Museum

Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam

Wandering Uzbek Dervishes from Samarkand. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Bukhara Dervish from Uzbekistan. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Elegant Ottoman calligraphy
Lovely example of elegant Ottoman calligraphy, topped by a cresent moon

Tipu Sultans tomb, Mysore, Karnataka state, India, Asia

The Mevlevi, (Whirling Dervishes) performing the Sema (ceremony), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Pilgrims at the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, who was assassinated in 661, Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

Arabic style colorful wooden door, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Saadian tombs, Marrakech-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Marrakesh, Morocco

Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century

Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic from the portico of the Generalife, 1907. Intricate geometric patterns on tiles, palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co

The eye according to Hunain ibn Ishaq also called Johannitius (809-873) Baghdad physican and philosopher. Manuscript c1200

Albanian-born mother teresa at the opening of the muslim bectashian center in tirana, albania 1991

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"Exploring the Rich Islamic Heritage: From Maps to Manuscripts" The Al-Idrisi's world map, dating back to 1154, provides a fascinating glimpse into the extensive knowledge and geographical understanding of the Islamic civilization. Orteliuss' map of the Ottoman Empire in 1570 showcases the vast extent and influence of this powerful Islamic dynasty during its peak. Admire the intricate carvings at Alhambra, Spain - a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic brilliance prevalent in Islamic architecture. A Muslim prayer carpet from Palestine Authority takes us on a spiritual journey through its vibrant colors and geometric patterns, reflecting devotion and tranquility. Delve into history with a Persian manuscript from 1650 that offers insights into courtly life during Safavid dynasty rule, showcasing their love for art, literature, and intellectual pursuits. Feast your eyes on glazed pottery details at Istanbul's Topkapi Palace in Turkey – an epitome of refined aesthetics deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. Taj Mahal stands as an eternal symbol of love; Shah Jahan built this breathtaking mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal – an architectural marvel blending Mughal and Islamic influences seamlessly. Victoria College's stunning quadrangle in Alexandria echoes with academic excellence while embracing elements inspired by Islamic design principles. Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock alongside Western Wall represents two significant religious sites coexisting harmoniously within Israel's diverse cultural landscape – a testament to tolerance fostered by Islam throughout history. Dive into ancient wisdom with beautifully preserved Islamic manuscripts that offer glimpses into various fields like science, philosophy, poetry or religion - treasures illuminating centuries-old knowledge passed down generations. The Court of Lions at Granada’s Alhambra transports you back to 1853 with its vividly colored lithograph capturing this iconic symbol architecture and the grandeur it embodies.