History
The Six Classical Scripts of Islamic Calligraphy (Al-Aqlam Al-Sittah)
Naskh, Thuluth, Muhaqqaq, Rayhani, Tawqi' and Riqa' explained — the six classical scripts of al-aqlam al-sittah and how they differ from modern styles.
The Arabic Calligraphy Fonts Blog
Guides, tutorials, and inspiration on Arabic calligraphy, typography, and design — from font history to practical branding advice.
Tutorials
OpenType Features in Arabic Fonts: Ligatures and Contextual Alternates
How OpenType's init, medi, fina, and isol substitution features and required ligatures like lam-alif let Arabic fonts join their letters correctly on screen.
History
Thuluth Script: History of the 'Mother of Calligraphic Scripts'
Why calligraphers call Thuluth umm al-khatt, 'the mother of scripts' — its Ibn Muqla origins, structure, and its role in mosques and modern design work.
History
How Arabic Calligraphy Became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Arabic calligraphy joined UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2021. Here's what that designation means, why it qualified, and what's at stake.
Guides
How to Write Names in Arabic Calligraphy: A Complete Guide
Turn any name into Arabic calligraphy the right way — transliteration basics, style picks by use case, and mistakes to avoid before you print it.
Guides
Arabic Calligraphy Tattoo Guide: How to Get It Right
Planning an Arabic calligraphy tattoo? Here's how to verify your text, choose a readable style, and avoid the mistakes that show up in "tattoo fail" posts.
Inspiration
Arabic Calligraphy for Islamic Wall Art and Home Décor
Turn Arabic calligraphy into wall art you'll actually love — phrase ideas, style pairings by room, and how to go from a design to a printed piece.
Guides
Pairing Arabic and Latin Fonts: A Practical Guide to Bilingual Typography
How to pair Arabic and Latin typefaces so bilingual designs look intentional, not mismatched — weight matching, sizing, and layout rules that work.
Tutorials
7 Common Arabic Typography Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
Broken letter connections, wrong-direction text, mismatched fonts — the Arabic typography mistakes that undermine otherwise good designs, and fixes.
Design Tips
Choosing Colors and Backgrounds for Arabic Calligraphy Designs
Color and background choices that make Arabic calligraphy pop instead of disappear — contrast rules, gradient tips, and picks by design purpose.