Here at Al Ali Arts we are passionate about designing and manufacturing our Mihrab's in our very own workshop. We also carry out the installation taking away the hassle of finding a joiner to figure out how to install them. Take a quick look at this video

Muhammad Usman Ali:

Going back to 2004, I was instructed to find a calligraphy teacher and luckily (very luckily) I came across my first art mentor Qazi Muhammad Maqsood Ahmad of Oldham, Greater Manchester, (pen Name: Qazi ul Qalam) who taught me the very basics of cutting a bamboo pen, shaping the nib, keeping the pen sharp, preparing the correct type of paper, preparing ink from the soot of an oil burner. After a few months of writing letter forms in their correct dimensions (nuqaat) I was
then granted permission to join the letters and create words. Calligraphy is a truly unique and mesmerising work of art which takes years and decades to master and I can agree to say that I am still learning to this day. My calligraphy teacher was a great Ocean of Knowledge, Wisdom and many more teachings and I feel I can never be thankful enough for the way they have mentored me.

I was again lucky to travel to Istanbul (many times) to spend some very brief moments with Master Calligrapher of his time ‘Ustad Fuad Bashar’ in the little town of Kucuk Aya Sofya. A very mystical and down to earth individual with whom only a few moments were of immense value. I was taught the very fine details which only manifest with time (and sometimes never). Furthermore, my visits to Istanbul made me appreciate the architecture and the beauty of Islam. I was taken back by the beauty of the Mihrab’s (prayer niche) and have been attracted to this architectural delight ever since. This was the spark that ignited a passion for myself to beautify the mosques and home with truly Magnificent Mihrab’s and Islamic artwork.

I also teach calligraphy lessons on a one to one basis and have been granted permission from my Calligraphy teacher to do so. Please get in touch to find out more.

My speciality is working with exotic hardwoods but we also offer other substrates according to your requirements. We assure you that you will not only adore your products but you will also be enlightened with immense knowledge of our traditions and an understanding of the steps required to turn a sketch or 3d model into a reality. The end result is truly Magnificent! Don’t just take our word for it, have a look through our gallery and client feedback reviews.