ISLAMIC

period
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 Islamic colonial
When Sayyid Abbubakar of Arabia landed in the Philippines in the
13th century, the Islamic Colonial Period officially began. By
constructing schools so that people may learn and be able to utilize
Arabic, he promoted Islam and Arabic reading and writing. People in
Mindanao and Palawan, where they had previously been accepted, had
previously adopted their religion. Due to the fact that 6% of the
population of the Philippines is Muslim, their impact may still be seen
today.
 What is Islamic Art?
Not only does the term "Islamic art" refer to works of art
that are specifically made to serve the Muslim faith (such
as a mosque and its furnishings),
Arts of Filipino Muslims

Frames with Qur’an

Passages
Islamic art can be found in Muslim homes in
the Philippines as a representation of their
identity. These homes frequently have framed
calligraphy of verses from the Qur'an on the
walls.
 Batik
Their attire displays the patterns and colors of
their cultural heritage. The Philippines utilize a
style of batik cloth that is influenced by Islam.
Indonesia is credited for influencing this style of
design. It has geometric and floral design with
abstract motifs.
Calligraphy
The most revered and essential component of Islamic art is
calligraphy. Everything from marble towers to porcelain bowls are
decorated with Arabic calligraphy. After the Prophet Muhammad
received the Qur'an from God, Arabic script became more
significant. Muhammad's companions and supporters had already
started transcribing the Qur'an before his passing.
 Philippine Mosque The Sultan Haji Hassanai
Bolkia Mosque
Similar to its Southeast Asian neighbors, mosques in the The largest mosque in the Philippines is the Sultan Haji
Philippines have a common architectural element. The early Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, popularly referred to as the
forms of mosques were constructed using light materials Grand Mosque of Cotabato. The spectacular building,
like wood, bamboo, and cogon grass, but these short-lived which the Sultan of Brunei funded, has crescent-shaped
materials were not durable domes in white and gold.
Okkir Design in Ramil
Tawasil's Painting
Other figural figures may be found in
Filipino Islamic art, such as the buraq, a
winged horse with a female head. This
metaphor refers to the Prophet
Muhammad's ascension to paradise.
 Sarimanok
In Maranao art, a bright and brilliant palette
is typical. The sarimanok was supposedly a
huge rooster that Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH) encountered in heaven, according to
a folk belief of the Maranao people that was
drawn from Islamic traditions.
 References
https://mosqpedia.org/en/mosque/324
https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Sarimanok

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