About this Event
Join Emma Clark, a specialist in Islamic gardens, art and architecture, lecturer and author of The Art of the Islamic Garden. She will examine the importance of Nature in the Qur’an and how the Qur’an demonstrates a profound understanding of the close relationship between humankind and the natural environment. All of us may learn from this knowledge and understanding regardless of background, culture or creed.
The talk introduces the principal elements of the traditional Islamic garden, in particular the chahar-bagh (4–fold garden) form associated with the Gardens of Paradise, the jannat al-firdaus. The Qur’an’s descriptions of these Gardens are viewed as the chief source of inspiration for their varied representation on earth. The speaker explores how an understanding of the principal elements, together with their integral spiritual symbolism may shed light upon the inherent ecological wisdom of the Islamic Gardens of Paradise.
Presented by: Emma Clark, British garden designer, historian, and author, who specialises in designing Islamic gardens.
Hosted by: Safia Florence Ascoli-Ball, Bayt Ahikma Director and -Movement Specialist & Taekwondo Instructor, freelance translator, part-time Pilates teacher.
Event Venue
Online
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