The art of decorative writing in the arabic script: its history, styles and calligraphers. Image galleries of examples are accepted here.
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- Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy Nihad Dukhan offers a modern interpretation of the art of Arabic calligraphy.
- Arabic Calligraphy Biographies and virtual gallery of the work of Kamel El Baba (1905-91) and his son Mokhtar, who offers custom Arabic calligraphy. Information on the development of Arabic calligraphy.
- Islamic Arts and Architecture - Arabic Calligraphy Detailed, richly-illustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy.
- Islamic Calligraphy by Rasheed Butt Samples of the work of a calligrapher from Islamabad, who works in both Arabic and Persian, on religious and poetic texts. Includes biography.
- Art of Arabic Calligraphy Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the Kufic and Cursive styles. Hosted by Sakkal Design.
- The Qur'anic Manuscripts A brief description of the Qur'anic manuscripts dated from the first century Hijra are presented.
- Islamic Calligraphy from a Private Collection Images of Islamic calligraphy in Arabic and Persian from a private collection, with commentary from Biddington's Consultancy.
- Islamic Calligraphy with Mohamed Zakariya The artist describes the art of calligraphy and the materials he uses; illustrated with video samples.
- Islamic Calligraphy Gallery of images from 'The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph' by Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed Sijelmassi, hosted by Islamicity.
- Persian calligraphy Information about this art and its history, principles, related arts. A few Persian masters are introduced and you can find masterpieces on the gallery.
- My name in Arabic You can get your name written in a beautiful Arabic writing.
- Arabic Calligraphy Production of an artist making calligraphic paintings for charity.