Islamic Calligraphy

Arabic art calligraphy

As I walk across the prayer hall in the mosques, the beauty of the Arabic letters that are carefully designed primarily in black with decorative motifs attracted my eyesight elaborating the words of the Holy Book of Quran and the beautiful the beautiful language of Arabic. The use of different styles such as the Kufic, naskh, thuluth, taliq and diwani. The kufic script is composed of a square and pointed style and is characterized by its boldness and geometry. It is carved on metal or stone and can be used for mosque walls and coins. Naskh is the predominant lettering style utilized in Arabic countries. It consists of firm proportion and measurements for the letters to have an element of clearness and clarity. The Thuluth script are utilized on headings, titles and ornaments. On the other hand, the Diwani script is highly structured and is joined together unconventionally. Moreover, there is a Persian element in the Taliq script where the elegant writing is profoundly utilized in the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan and Iran.

Art is an unspoken language of emotions - the colours and techniques utilized to illustrate the line, texture and shape expresses one’s feelings. We observe and interpret each image differently. I enjoyed Art as a hobby from a very young age where I loved historical monuments, artefacts, buildings and drawing nature.

Last but not least, I am still trying to improve my calligraphy skills each time. Please accept my humble status.

Quranic verses 2021/2022

All of the towns and cities in Palestine - Kuffi script

Palestine

Palestine is written in Towqi arabic calligraphy script with the map of all of Palestine and colours used are of the Palestinian flag.
It is connected with Gaza written in Thuluth script with a heart that is bleeding.
Palestine is written in English calligraphy with the Palestinian Kuffiyeh scarf.
There is a glowing bird that links the whole trial with a verse from the Quran that says in Naskh script:
Don't Lose Hope In ALLAH's Mercy
(ﻻ ﺗَﻘْﻨَﻄُﻮﺍ ﻣِﻦ ﺭَّﺣْﻤَﺔِ ﺍﻟﻠَّﻪِ)
Sura Al Zumr (The Groups) 39:53