ANDALUSIAN ARTS presents its award-winning 2013 Longing for the Divine calendar. Coupling words of inspiration with images of sacred spaces, we have attempted to share expressions of beauty inspired by the Islamic ethos. In a world where change is the norm, these aphorism-photo pairings suggest that some things—like the quest for the Divine—are timeless. We hope that each month's display reflects this sense of the Sacred wherever the calendar is exhibited. ANDALUSIAN ARTS is a producer of print and gift items for both the Islamic corporate and retail markets. Our product line includes calendars, premium greeting cards, and commissioned prints. We offer customized product designs to embassies, corporations, and non-profits; these have been successfully used as fundraisers, purchase incentives, patron appreciation for non-profits, corporate giveaways, and as a component of a larger company branding strategy. Our clientele/partners/retailers include: Borders Bookstores Inc.; Calendars.com; Partners West; TNT; Islamic Relief (Los Angeles, London, and South Africa); Guidance Residential, The Intercontinental Hotel (Middle East); Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism (London); UMMA Community Clinic (Los Angeles); Averroes Academy (Chicago); The Marriott Hotel (Middle East); Astrolabe Islamic Media (N. Virginia); Islamic Society of North America (ISNA); and The Unity Center (Greater Michigan). Cover photo: Qasr al Sarab, © Sohail Nakhooda • All photographs are protected by the indicated copyrights • “Longing for the Divine” © 2001–2013 Andalusian Arts, LLC • Produced by Mohamed Marei Designed by Sohail Nakhooda • Additional design by Maher Yusuf • Preface © Nuh Ha Mim Keller • Special thanks to Hani Samman, Omar Samman, Zeina Shahzada, Nidal Al-Qudairi, Imad Nimer, and Hassan and Laila Marei • Islamic dates used throughout the calendar are based on the Umm-ul-Qura calendar, which has been accepted by the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), and the European Council for Fatwa & Research (ECFR) • Holidays are based on data provided by Khalid Shaukat’s moonsighting.com • Due to the nature of lunar calendars, actual dates may vary by one and, rarely, two days.
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january • Marrakesh
february • Dubai
march • Hadramout
“a calendar that will lift your heart and open your mind” — Robert Arndt, Editor, Aramco World “this exquisite and elegant calendar reminds us of the breathtaking beauty and tranquility that typifies traditional Islam” — S. A. Schleifer, Director, Adham Center, American University in Cairo “I am not a Muslim; but as I gaze on these beautiful photographs … peace comes to me” — Pamela Nice, Associate Director, Center for Faculty Development, University of St. Thomas
april • Chellah
may • Kuala Lumpur
june • Tripoli
Following the runaway success of its 2012 calendar, Andalusian Arts proudly presents the 2013 edition: Twelve stunning images captured by world-class photographers of the spiritual tapestry of the Muslim work, coupled with the wisdom-words of scholar-saints such as Suhrawardi, Hafiz and Rumi… a colorful glimpse into the living universe of traditional Islamic spirituality.
Toil do not rest Your last breath is a floodgate and behind it are torrents of blessings rumi monday
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july • Qasr al Sarab
augusT • Casablanca
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Marrakesh © Lucie Debelkova
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november • Shiraz
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december • Sharjah
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october • Abu Dhabi
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The Prophet’s Birthday (Milad al-Nabi)