Interview With Qais Essar
I recently received the distinct pleasure of connecting with Qais Essar, a musician whose musical talents transcend mere entertainment and present him in the realm of spiritual devotion. In this interview, we explore a range of topics from his musical career, his latest album release, spirituality, culture, the creative process, and Tawhid. Be sure to...
My Strength Through Art
My childhood wasn’t one encouraged to be artistic. Growing up with a single mum and a ‘stepguy’ with drinking problems, later on being married to the wrong person, having children, raising them on my own and all the hard times that come with it.. haven’t allowed me much room for creativity. From a very young...
A Delicate Balance
Ihsan. It’s part of our DNA – the urge to create beauty, the hunger to experience it, and the immediate awestruck state when we encounter it. Every cell in our bodies starts to pulse in sympathetic harmony, sometimes to the point of tears. A sunset, a song, a work of art, a story or film...
Spiritual Ramifications of Art
I wish to discuss the spiritual power and ramifications inherent to visual art, and by extension, the responsibility held by those who create it. I reflect on two examples from my own experience which includes two of the most widely known masterworks over the last 500 years and how these experiences shaped my own religious...
Art As My Coping Skill
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, one of the key steps in maintaining positive mental health and well-being is developing coping skills. Many things can fall under coping methods, but the most important part is picking the one that makes you feel happy and safe and content. For me, art is...
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