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Beware of Shirk: When Islamic Calligraphy Becomes a Charm

“Islamic calligraphy depicts holy verses, but its intentions are worldly. Beautiful on the wall, but empty in the heart.” Have you ever entered a shop and found a big, beautiful sign above the door, “Bismillāhirrahmānirrahīm”? The Islamic calligraphy shines, is neatly framed, and perhaps even illuminated to enhance its prestige. But if you ask the owner, they often give a…

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