Write the Script of the Mushaf
Most printed Qurans in the world today are written in Naskh, including the Madinah Mushaf, handwritten by master calligrapher Uthman Taha and read by millions. Learn the very letters you recite from.
IRDAK Academy · Singapore
Certificate in Naskh Calligraphy
Master the sacred art of Arabic calligraphy through Naskh, the elegant, clear script of the Holy Quran and classical texts.
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The sacred art
Master the Sacred Art of Arabic Calligraphy
There is a profound, deeply satisfying peace in writing sacred words with precision and beauty. For centuries, Islamic calligraphy has stood as the ultimate expression of artistic devotion: a timeless craft that weaves patience, discipline, creativity and spirituality into every single stroke.
Focusing on Naskh, this immersive course offers a clear, structured journey into the heart of Quranic lettering. Under the guidance of Ustaz Firdaus Azhari, a distinguished graduate of Al-Azhar University, you will learn to write Arabic letters correctly, beautifully and with growing confidence.
More than beautiful writing
What Naskh Brings Into Your Life
A Thousand-Year Tradition
In the 10th century, the great calligrapher Ibn Muqla gave Naskh its system of perfect proportions. Every letter you write joins a chain of masters stretching back over a millennium.
A Calm, Focused Mind
Calligraphy asks for full attention on each stroke, leaving little room for worry. Research on calligraphy practice has linked it to lower anxiety, greater peace of mind and better stress management.
An Active Mind at Every Age
Studies of calligraphy among older adults have reported gains in attention and memory, and steadier hand control. A meaningful way to keep both mind and hands engaged.
Screen-Free Time Together
Parents and children sit side by side, ink and paper in hand, learning the letters of the Quran together. A shared practice that builds patience and memories.
A Bridge to Jawi
Jawi is written with Arabic letters. A trained hand in Naskh makes Jawi writing clearer and more beautiful, and the two skills strengthen each other.
Every stroke is a moment of stillness. Every letter, an act of devotion.Your journey begins here.
The programme
Why Learn Naskh Calligraphy?
- Spiritual Connection. Elevate your reverence for the Holy Quran by learning the very script used to preserve it.
- Mindful Focus. Cultivate deep patience, focus and inner tranquillity through a rewarding creative practice.
- Timeless Skill. Acquire a classic artistic technique rooted in centuries of Islamic civilisation and heritage.
For you
Who Should Attend?
- Teenagers, Adults & Seniors looking for a meaningful, enriching hobby.
- Parents & Children wanting to bond over a shared cultural experience.
- Quran Learners & Art Enthusiasts eager to refine their penmanship and appreciation of Islamic arts.
Begin Your Calligraphy Journey
Unwind, focus and discover the art of sacred lettering. Spaces are kept limited to ensure personalised, step-by-step guidance.
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Wellbeing benefits described are based on published research on calligraphy practice in general. This course is an arts and heritage programme and is not a medical treatment or therapy.