Qalam Aur Kagaz Podcast

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Salamun Alaykum, In this episode of Artist Profile, I throw light on the life of Ibn Al Bawwab, the student of Ibn Muqla, he studied calligraphy with his daughter and was a master at his time, he was a profilic calligrapher, an accomplished Illuminator, he was learned in Law and theology. Ibn Al Bawwab made enormous contributions in writing Qur'an and his work was pivotal in the way Qur'an was approached, he changed the way it was being read and made it available to the common man. Some of his work are linked below: Illuminated heading of Iban Al Bawwab's Qur'an: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_al-Bawwab#/media/File:Illuminated_Headings_for_Chapters_108-113_(CBL_Is_1439,_ff.365b-366a).jpg Illumiated opening of Qur'an: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_al-Bawwab#/media/File:Illuminated_Opening._The_Ibn_al-Bawwab_Qur'an_(CBL_Is_1431,_ff.284b-285a).jpg Pages from his folio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_al-Bawwab#/media/File:Ibn_al-Bawwab_-_Qur%CA%BEan_f._278v-279r.jpg Connect with me on my email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Enrol in my course: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ DM me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Free course on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salamun alaykum Everyone! This is the first episode in the series "Artist Profile" where I talk about the life of noteworthy Arabic Calligraphers who have contributed immensely to this beautiful field of Arabic Calligraphy! Hope you find this new series helpful and insightful. Kindly note, these are facts which can be confirmed, if you find any corrections, kindly let me know. Vocal Corrections: At 59 secs, the script is not Ruqa, it is Ri'qa and at 4 mins and 53 secs: He died in 940 and not 1940. Yaqut Al Musta'simi was not a direct student of Ibn Muqla, but was a student of a calligrapher from the direct line of calligrapher Ibn al Bawwab. Email me: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Enrol in courses: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salamun alaykum Everyone! In this episode I discuss Spirituality and Arabic Calligraphy and how you can achieve that connection with your Rabb. I discuss reasons why Arabic Calligraphy and Spirituality are connected and that in turn connects you with Allah. Hope you find value in it. Vocal correction: At 2:59 seconds "You make Du'a to Allah to help you" and "not help him" Email me: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Consider enroling in my course: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ DM me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Watch my free Youtube course: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salamun Alaykum Everyone! In this episode, I discuss how to be positive in difficult situations, address things that are not possible, and give you three actionable steps to overcome negativivity. Hope you find value in this podcast. Write to me: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Enrol in my course: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salamun alaykum Everyone! In this episode, I discuss the situation of being nervous, and discuss various reasons why nervousness is ok, and it is what makes us humans. Instead of painting a picture telling students we can eliminate nervousness, I encourage students to be nervous and then tackle it. I bring forth examples which can explain how to handle it and grow as a stronger human. Connect with me on my email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Consider enroling in my courses: https://www.qalamaurkagaz.com/ Dm me on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ My basics of Arabic Calligraphy on my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salamun Alaykum Everyone! In this episode, I address a very controversial topic of Aqeedah in Arabic Calligraphy! Take a listen to this episode where I bring forth some hard facts to defy why you should not listen to half baked knowledge. Hope you find it of value. Factual Correction: Ibn Muqla was commissioned by Abbasid Khalif, not Fatimid Khalif. Consider enroling in my courses: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ Follow my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Connect with me on my email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com my youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Salam Everyone! A few days ago, one of my students messaged me stating she wasted 2 years just looking for proper supplies and an instructor, and that is when it hit me, this is a struggle we all go through, and I wanted to address it, hence an episode. Hope you like it. Connect with me on my email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Consider enroling in my courses: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ

Let us connect through this amazing audio medium and make a difference. Let us collectively move forward and encourage one another to become better Arabic Calligraphers and in turn better humans. Links to connect with me: email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com Website: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/

Salam Everyone, In this episode, I address the issue of being scared of doing Arabic Calligraphy and also the worry of being Judged, I address these critical issues and raise some deep thoughts you should ponder upon and ignore, and be confident about doing Arabic Calligraphy. Consider enroling in my courses on my Website: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ My instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ My youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ Email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com

This is the most common question asked by aspiring students who want to begin their journey in the world of Arabic Calligraphy, hence I wanted to discuss this in a separate episode. Hope you would find value in it. Follow me on instagarm: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Consider enroling in my courses on my Website: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ Email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com

Salam Everyone! In this episode I discuss what you should do when you decide to start Arabic Calligraphy. I discuss the struggle, the approach you should take to begin learning, I also discuss what you should do in preliminary steps. Then take the next step of sourcing supplies, and finding a proper inspiration, followed by finding someone who alings with your thoughts on learning and provides you a push to learn! Look for an instructor who will help you...! And much more... Hope you like this podcast episode! May Allah guide you and make your journey in Arabic Calligraphy easier and make you a better person, and improve your connection with him. Ameen! Follow me on instagarm: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Consider enroling in my courses on my Website: www.qalamaurkagaz.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ Email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com

Salam everyone! In this podcast, I discuss critical scenario where people generally give up, and help you understand how to get back and stick to practising and not giving up. I share some hard facts that limit you and what should you do to get back and be consistent. Hope you find value in it and grow in your Arabic Calligraphy and Spiritual word! Correction: April to November, not July to October, hence 7 months of lull and not 4 months. Follow me on instagarm: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/ Consider enroling in my courses on my Website: www.qalamaurkagaz.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw1_6P1urnYRJjdSLmOjmQ Email: qalamaurkagaz@gmail.com