It was in Iran that Arastu first encountered Islamic calligraphy, stylized writing of verses from the Quran or the sayings of the prophet Muhammad in Arabic script. Even though she couldn’t yet ...

Calligraphy on jewellery resulted in some breathtaking designs. This black ring has verses of the opening Surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran — Surah Al Fatiha — carved in silver. This piece of ...

True passion can win you many accolades and awards as it did for a young Indian lady, Jaleena Hussain from Kerala, who presented the largest handwritten Quran in Arabic calligraphy during the Sharjah ...

The Holy Quran is the worthiest of thing of receiving such veneration and honor. Writing the verses of the Quran in calligraphic shapes merely for the purpose of decoration violates its veneration.

Written on parchment in Hijazi script, it features 23 lines per page and includes verses from Surah Al ... was asked why the calligraphy improved towards the end of the Holy Quran, he attributed ...

He continued perfecting his skill and finally received a certificate from the London based Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society (CLAS). Karami was encouraged to transcribe the translation of the Holy ...

Nisa' was obscured by intricate gold leaf patterns added to the manuscript, likely intended to hide a calligrapher's mistake.

Joumana Medlej's Arabic Kufi calligraphy of the Christian text ... Arabic bibles Here she references the 10th Century Blue Quran with Surat al-Nur 24:35 which begins "God is the light of the ...

The Turkish capital Ankara hosted an opening exhibition on Thursday of a handwritten manuscript of the Islamic holy book, the Quran, and a calligraphy art fair featuring multiple masterpieces from ...

A copy of the Quran dating back to 1100 is also being exhibited. Specimens of Nastaliq calligraphy – the predominant style used in Persia – include an 18th century manuscript presented by a ...

Calligraphy on jewellery resulted in some breathtaking designs. This black ring has verses of the opening Surah (chapter) of the Holy Quran - Surah Al Fatiha - carved in silver. This piece of ...