Sini (from Arabic: ٱلْخَطُ ٱلصِّينِيُّ, Al-khaṭ as-ṣīnī, lit. 'The Chinese script') is a calligraphic style used in China for the Arabic script.

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Apr 25, 2016 · “Sini” is Arabic for Chinese and the script is written in Arabic, although modern works often contain Chinese characters too. It is often used for the placards carrying the tasmia (a prayer), shahada (a creed) or other invocations, which are hung above the main entrances to the prayer halls of mosques in western China.

May 1, 2015 · Sini – the Islamic word for “Chinese” – script is the calligraphic style of Arabic primarily practiced in eastern Chinese mosques. Sini, though, may be considered a misnomer. This specific script refers to the long, flowing calligraphy …

May 7, 2016 · During the Yuan Dynasty, towards the end of the 14th century Chinese Muslims incorporated their own designs into Chinese items, simultaneously evolving a new style of Arabic script called ‘Sini’ which literally translates from Arabic to 'China' and so began the intermingling of Chinese artisan craftsmanship and Islamic design.

Jan 27, 2024 · Originating from China, Sini Arabic calligraphy is a fusion of Arabic script with Chinese calligraphic traditions, resulting in a visually stunning and harmonious art form. In this article,...

An exaggerated form of the Sini script was popular in central China in the beginning of the twentieth century, though excellent renditions of the form dating from this same period can be found in mosques today.

This paper explores Sini calligraphy, an essential aspect of the cultural heritage of Chinese Muslims, analyzing its history, distinctive features, and the challenges it faces in preservation.

Jan 9, 2018 · If you’re lucky, the entrance will be adorned with Sini, a Chinese-ified version of Arabic script. (And if you won’t be near a Chinese mosque any time soon, check out Professor Dru Gladney’s...

Dec 10, 2009 · The SINI Script “Arabic calligraphy in Chinese style is the crystal of collected wisdom from countless ancestors. It is the Chinese Muslim’s resplendent treasure house,” says Hajji Noor Deen.