October 3, 2026

Why mosques use calligraphy instead of images, where you find inscriptions in a mosque, and famous examples.

A simple guide to the main Islamic calligraphy scripts: Kufic, Naskh, Thuluth, Diwani, Nasta’liq and Maghribi, and how to recognise them.

From the early Kufic Qurans to Ottoman masters and today’s metal wall art: a short history of Islamic calligraphy.

What gold, black, blue, green and white bring to Islamic calligraphy, and how to choose the right colour for your wall art.

How Arabic calligraphy is being preserved: UNESCO recognition, teaching traditions, museums, and modern makers keeping the art alive.

From coins and car stickers to wedding cards and home décor: where Islamic calligraphy appears in everyday life in the UAE and beyond.

How Arabic script appeared in medieval European art and textiles, and how modern artists have been inspired by Islamic calligraphy.

How laser cutting, metal and acrylic, digital design and calligraffiti are bringing Islamic calligraphy into modern homes and cities.

Why calligraphy is the highest art in Islamic culture, and what it means to display the words of the Quran in your home.

A beginner’s guide to learning Arabic calligraphy: tools, which script to start with, practice tips and where to find a teacher in the UAE.