When shopping for gifts for Muslim friends, it is essential to keep their religious and cultural practices in mind. Consider purchasing something Halal and Tayyib that is both useful and meaningful to them.
Search for decorative pieces featuring Islamic calligraphy or Quran verses as spiritual home decor. Additionally, these can also be framed and displayed as artwork.
Wall Art
Islamic wall art can add spiritual and cultural meaning to your home, adding spirituality and cultural heritage. You’ll find styles and designs suitable to any decor and taste!
Many Muslims enjoy displaying Islamic calligraphy, often consisting of verses from the Quran or quotes by Prophet Muhammad. Furthermore, many Islamic wall art pieces include geometric designs as symbols of divine love – much like Allah who extends endless mercy and compassion towards humanity.
Watercolor art is another popular form of Islamic wall art. These pieces feature soft colors and soothing patterns such as mandalas or mosaics; others may incorporate text from the Quran or quotes by Prophet Muhammed; yet still more may depict natural scenery such as sunrises and sunsets or rolling sand dunes.
Books
Gifting Islamic literature and poetry books as presents would make an excellent present for Muslim men who enjoy the topic. Collections by famous Islamic poets will not only inspire them, but provide strength in both faith and life.
If you prefer something more academic, Reza Aslan’s “No God But Allah” is an excellent start. This book investigates the foundations of Islam as a religion while discussing its influence in shaping cultures across time.
Mikaeel Ahmed Smith’s ‘With the Heart in Mind’ provides another insightful read, exploring the nature and purpose of intellect as understood by classical Islamic theologians, then uncovers moral and emotional intelligence as seen through Prophet s.a.w’s life and teachings. You will gain many lessons on how to develop a deeper knowledge of Quran and Sunnah from this book.
Calligraphy Artwork
Islamic calligraphy artwork will make an unforgettable Ramadan gift, no matter if your loved ones practice Islam or are simply spiritual. Islamic calligraphy uses styli, ink or paint to produce stunning handwriting styles.
Calligraphy, like any form of art, requires its practitioners to adhere to a set of rules in order to achieve true artistic beauty. These include elements like composition, harmony, some type of ancestry connection and rhythm that drive its artistry forward.
Calligraphers need years to become master calligraphers. This requires learning how to hold their qalam correctly, make up and down strokes with precision, as well as subtleties such as when and where to start writing. Learning takes patience, self-discipline and humility which is why great calligraphers always view their work with empathy for their limitations and ineptitudes.
Quranic Jewelry
Though some Muslims disapprove of wearing jewelry, others accept modest pieces as long as it does not look flashy or extravagant. Muslims should avoid getting any piercings or tattoos as these can also be considered disrespectful acts against religious sensibilities.
Islamic jewellery often features Ayatul Kursi from the Quran as a popular motif, which speaks of God’s incomparability and is thought to protect believers against evil. This verse can often be seen engraved onto necklaces as a talisman and worn as protection.
Another religious symbol often seen on jewelry is the Hand of Fatima (Hamsa), said to ward off evil and bad luck. Many Muslims carry talismans featuring this religious icon while traveling or living away from home.
Prayer Rug
Prayer rugs are used by Muslims to aid them in aligning themselves towards the Kaaba when praying. They usually measure two by three feet and can be made out of various materials – cotton is often the go-to choice, though more luxurious hand-knotted options exist as well.
Some prayer rugs feature geometric designs with beautiful geometric shapes, but do not depict people or animals; others, however, feature symbolic motifs to illustrate how religion is significant to Muslim culture.
On these rugs, leaf embellishments and slender trees represent the gates of paradise and immortality, while water and birds symbolize the Kaaba, while Arabic script symbolizes God’s beauty and divinity.
Tasbih
Tasbih (Tasbeeh in Arabic) prayer beads are used by Muslims to count their recitations of praise (dhikr) to Allah. This act of Zikr is considered extremely personal and transformative – offering believers a means of feeling connected to their Creator, and showing our devotion.
Similarly, Catholics utilize the Rosary, a set of beads with beads strung on them that helps Catholics pray. Tasbih prayer tools aim to connect believers to their Creator by counting off 99 names for Allah or repeating “Allahu Akbar” until they feel closer to their Lord.
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