Muhaqqaq is one of the main six types of calligraphic script in Arabic. [1] The Arabic word muḥaqqaq (محقَّق) means "consummate" or "clear", and originally was used to denote any …

Muhaqqaq is mostly obsolete today, but by tradition is still used to write the bismillah (an Islamic phrase meaning, “In the name of God, most gracious, most compassionate”) Distinctive …

maghribi script, in calligraphy, Islamic cursive style of handwritten alphabet that developed directly from the early Kūfic angular scripts used by the Muslim peoples of the Maghrib, who were …

Muhaqqaq is a venerable and striking script of enormous historical interest which yet offers contemporary possibilities, whether on paper for artistic pieces or on stone as a form of …

Muhaqqaq undoubtedly was the favorite cursive script of calligraphers who copied Qur'ans during the 14th-15th centuries (Lings and Safadi 1976, 50). The script and text layout are typical of …

The three lines of superb muhaqqaq calligraphy read: "Ahmad ibn al-Suhravardi al-Bakri, praising Allah and blessing his prophet Muhammad, his family and his companions and committing [his …

Jul 26, 2023 · Muhaqqaq is a type of Arabic calligraphy that is known for its elegance and beauty. It was developed in the 13th century and is often used for religious texts and manuscripts. The …

Developed in the 10th century, muhaqqaq is a calligraphy script used throughout the Islamic world to write large Qur’ans and architectural inscriptions. It is a precise, angular script, …

Jan 1, 2011 · This is the first book devoted entirely to the muhaqqaq tradition. Nassar Mansour, himself a highly respected calligrapher, here traces the development of muhaqqaq as a script.

Dec 15, 2011 · 'Muhaqqaq' was an early term which captured care, clarity and meticulousness in calligraphy. It was associated with the making of manuscripts of the Qur'an - a sacred task and...