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If you haven’t heard of Sydney based designer/artist Peter Gould, you are surely missing out.
For a long time I struggled to find Islamic art that suited my taste.  I was looking for something clean and modern but still had the traditional beauty of classical Islamic art.  It’s when my sister Iman bought me this artwork for my girls’ room that I found what I was looking for.



Andalus – Kids

A few months later I had the privilege of purchasing my own piece from Peter Gould himself at a fundraiser for Jenin’s (soon-to-be, I hope!!) school.  He had redesigned the school’s website and was donating half of his proceeds from the night to go towards the school! “And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah’s Cause), He will replace it.” (34:39) 


Fitrah – Artwork



Granada – Photography



Peter Gould’s work can now be found every where you look.  He’s designed for Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens), Zaytuna College, and Seekers Guidance to name a few.
Some examples of his talent:

Photography.

Fes – Peter Gould Photography

 Graphic Design

Peter Gould for Barakah Life

Clothing

Dhikr (Rememberance) – Clothing

 Well, for a few months we (his Facebook fans) have been in great anticipation of an incredible e-book, “Kids of the Ummah” (Muslim Community), that he has been working on.  It features some of the most well known mosques throughout the world as beautiful illustrations accompanied by adorable little children peeking out from different parts of the mosque or gardens.  My girls and I were absolutely thrilled when we downloaded it.  The girls enjoyed the marvelous colors of each page and pointing out all of the children.  I named off each country we visited as we went through each one.

Our favorite:  (Being Palestinian, we may be biased.)


via Kids of the Ummah – Peter Gould

 Now you too can own your own copy of the gorgeously illustrated Kids of the Ummah! I’m giving away two copies to two lucky readers! Any child in your life will definitely enjoy going through these beautiful pages.

 

Giveaway now closed.

To enter:

  • Visit Peter Gould’s newly launched website, then share your favorite item in the comments. (one entry)
  • “Like” Peter Gould on Facebook.* (one entry)
  • “Like” my wall post on Peter Gould’s Facebook wall. (one entry)

Please submit a separate comment for each entry.


This is open to all readers! Anonymous comments, please leave an e-mail address that you can be reached at. Giveaway will close on Sunday, April 3 at 11:00 pm (PST). Winners will be announced Monday, April 4.    Good luck!

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31 Comments

  • va says:
    03/28/2011 at 8:55 pm

    i like the meezan shirt .
    tumblemumbo at gmail.com
    thanks

  • va says:
    03/28/2011 at 8:56 pm

    liked fb / ana amanti

  • Donna says:
    03/28/2011 at 9:27 pm

    I loved the black & white photography, though it was difficult to narrow it down. His childrens work is gorgeous as well. i can see how you would want that hanging on your girls wall. the digital painting in the childrens book you are giving away is really different. I love it.

  • Elisa says:
    03/28/2011 at 9:33 pm

    OH!! I LOVE IT!!
    Also, you have been awarded 🙂 Check out my blog!!!

  • alessandra nitti says:
    03/28/2011 at 9:52 pm

    i saw your comment on "the sartorialist" ! you were the first! amazing blog dear 🙂 xoxo, wonderfashionista

  • HijabiMommy says:
    03/28/2011 at 10:07 pm

    I LOVE his children's pieces! Simply gorgeous! Love, Love, Love the Pink Dome and Kids Andalus! Thank you for introducing his work to me!

  • street number eight says:
    03/28/2011 at 10:36 pm

    haha, i saw you on the sartorialist too! saw the hijab, had to click. 🙂 not many hardcore hijabonistas out there!! love the b/w peter gould photo, met him in chicago this summer and he was a lovely person as well. http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/

  • HijabiMommy says:
    03/29/2011 at 12:46 am

    "Liked" Peter Gould on Facebook.

  • HijabiMommy says:
    03/29/2011 at 12:49 am

    "Liked" your comment on Peter Gould's wall.

  • Anonymous says:
    03/29/2011 at 1:47 am

    i love the childrens piece Night Sky it would be great for my daughters room
    Knk1@hotmail.com

  • Anonymous says:
    03/29/2011 at 1:55 am

    Liked your post on Peter Gould's wall
    Keisha
    Knk1@hotmail.com

  • Anonymous says:
    03/29/2011 at 1:56 am

    Liked Peter Gould on facebook
    Keisha
    Knk1@hotmail.com

  • aim aris says:
    03/29/2011 at 2:02 am

    Salam & greetings from Malaysia. 🙂

    Saw this blog post and I'm instantly fell in love with all of Peter Gould's artworks especially the Manama (photograph), An Noor (artwork) & Yellow Minaret (artwork). 🙂

    And yeah, I have the same problem too in finding something that suits my soul and my home. An Islamic modern art. 😉 Thanks for the link and for introducing Peter Gould to me. 🙂

    p.s: liked Peter Gould's Facebook and your comment too. 🙂

  • aim aris says:
    03/29/2011 at 2:03 am

    Liked Peter Gould on Facebook already 🙂

  • aim aris says:
    03/29/2011 at 2:04 am

    Liked your comment on Peter Gould's wall too (Aim Aris) 🙂

  • Em Maliks Kitchen says:
    03/29/2011 at 2:43 am

    Awesome giveaway!!
    I liked ur comment on his wall days ago.
    And I liked him on FB

    Off to check out his page!

  • Shahirah Elaiza says:
    03/29/2011 at 3:51 am

    I love how contemporary his artwork is =)

  • Shahirah Elaiza says:
    03/29/2011 at 3:52 am

    My fave artworks: SubhanaAllah and Peace in Flight http://www.peter-gould.com/artwork/#popup-product-50

  • Shahirah Elaiza says:
    03/29/2011 at 3:52 am

    I liked Peter Gould on Facebook =)

  • Shahirah Elaiza says:
    03/29/2011 at 3:53 am

    And I liked your wall post on his Facebook! hehe

  • little moments says:
    03/29/2011 at 7:07 am

    my favourite would be the subhan Allah in the artwork and I also love the kids art…thanks for the chance

  • shooting star says:
    03/29/2011 at 10:40 am

    his artwork is gud…

  • Mona Z says:
    03/29/2011 at 1:43 pm

    I love the "SubhanAllah" Liked Peter and your post on FB already 🙂

  • Fatima says:
    03/29/2011 at 8:37 pm

    Wow! This is a huge coincidence that I came upon your page now (from http://www.growmama.com). I've been eyeing Peter Gould's kids' art (and now his 'adult' art) for almost a year now, or more, but have been seriously considering buying them recently. I'm just not able to dish out so much for some of the things. Question for you: What size did you find ideal? are the 12 by 12 sizes enough? If i were to get for my kids room, would i get in a set of three (three different ones) and frame, hang? What about for my living room? for living room i'm looking at the 'Muhammad' one in green and a couple of others, but deciding b/w sizes. The price is just so different- and i have no decorating experience, so not sure what to do.

    also, about the e-book, were you guys able to enjoy it even though it's not in print?

  • Em Maliks Kitchen says:
    03/30/2011 at 1:27 pm

    I like Peter gould on FB

  • Em Maliks Kitchen says:
    03/30/2011 at 1:31 pm

    I loooooove the 5 pillars poster! It's soo cute! All of his kid stuff is cute! I think I need to start saving moneyz…….

  • Julie says:
    04/02/2011 at 2:00 pm

    I've had my eye on his '5 pillars' for a long time. Simple, meaningful, and matches the colors of my daughter's nursery! Really, though, it is impossible to pick a favorite… all of it is beautiful masha'allah.

  • The Muslim Wife's Kitchen says:
    04/02/2011 at 9:53 pm

    Great giveaway! I love the Eid Mubarak Fun Pack…I love the idea of Eid Mubarak gift wrap!

  • The Muslim Wife's Kitchen says:
    04/02/2011 at 9:55 pm

    I like Peter Gould on fb 🙂

  • The Muslim Wife's Kitchen says:
    04/02/2011 at 9:55 pm

    I liked your comment on Peter Goulds page!

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