Calligraphy was perceived as capturing the spirit of the calligrapher through the contiguous relation of his hand with the reed pen and paper. In this way, the calligrapher partakes in the sacredness ...

Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The Qur'an, God's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in the Arabic language. Initially, ...

Arabic calligraphy is a traditional art form cherished by Muslims worldwide, and the Jawi script has adopted Arabic ...

When Professor Mohamed Boukhana was just seven years old, he faced a distressing experience that could have derailed his future. Bullied by a teacher who mocked his handwriting, he was told he wrote ...

Arabic calligraphy has a rich history spanning a millennium ... “Most of the time we only paint Arabic letters instead of verses from the Quran or Hadith.” Fatih’s reason behind that is walls are ...

Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the Quran close QuranThe Muslim holy book. and on many Islamic buildings. Mosques close mosqueA place of worship ...

An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran verses. She was saved by police who escorted her to safety ...