Friday has a way of changing the pace of the week. There is the familiar preparation for Jumu’ah: taking a shower or ghusl, putting on clean clothes, applying a little…
A closer look at the distinctive design, history, and cultural character of the Omani Kumma cap. Some pieces of clothing immediately tell you something about where they come from. In…
There are some symbols in Muslim culture that immediately bring a sense of love and reverence. The Nalain Shareef, the traditional representation of the blessed sandals of the Prophet Muhammad…
There is something special about a kufi that has clearly been made by hand. Look closely and you can often see the small details that give it character: the texture…
