Islamic Metal Work, Mamluk, Egypt and Cairoware, Islamic and Moddle Eastern Art

Thursday, 12 March 2015

How Islam says Iron is not from this Earth

Iron is one of the elements highlighted in the Qur'an. In Surat al-Hadid, meaning Iron, we are informed: And We also sent down iron in which there lies great force and which has many uses for mankind… (Qur'an, 57:25)

The word "anzalna," translated as "sent down" and used for iron in the verse, could be thought of having a figurative meaning to explain that iron has been given to benefit people. But, when we take into consideration the literal meaning of the word, which is, "being physically sent down from the sky," as in the case of rain and Sun rays, we realize that this verse implies a very significant scientific miracle. Because, modern astronomical findings have disclosed that the iron found in our world has come from giant stars in outer space.38
Not only the iron on earth, but also the iron in the entire Solar System, comes from outer space, since the temperature in the Sun is inadequate for the formation of iron. The sun has a surface temperature of 6,000 degrees Celsius, and a core temperature of approximately 20 million degrees. Iron can only be produced in much larger stars than the Sun, where the temperature reaches a few hundred million degrees. When the amount of iron exceeds a certain level in a star, the star can no longer accommodate it, and it eventually explodes in what is called a "nova" or a "supernova." These explosions make it possible for iron to be given off into space.

The above is taken from Wikislam.net and all credit is given to them. To read the full article click here and to see more about our talk on Antique Metalwork please see our youtube channel at the top of the page.

Thursday, 26 February 2015

ISLAMIC ART AND ANTIQUES, ISLAMIC METAL WORK, MAMLUK, EGYPT AND CAIROWARE, ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN ART

Sunday Program November 16, 2014 "Islamic Metalwork: Illuminating the World of Art" Presented by: Br. Khaleeq & Dr. Ayman - http://www.islamicantiques.com

Monday, 23 February 2015

Islamic Antique Weaponry

Its without a doubt that the rare Antique Islamic Weaponry is a rare site in our museums today. Unlike the Great Egyptian Kings who were buried with their hoards of gold; the Muslim faith did not bury gold with their dead.

This is why no archaeologist will ever uncover a hoard of precious metals, weaponry or even vases. The readily available metalwork over the centuries has resulted in a shortage of Islamic Antiques. Artefacts would have been transported abroad, bought or stolen, and recycled or sold over the years. Very much in the same way we recycle today. Precious metals could of quite easily been melted down or broken apart as a form of currency.