An illustrated feature by Ana Vrlkjan from Middle East UK on the life and work of calligrapher Ali Omar Ermes, which has its roots in the Muslim Arab culture of the Near East and North Africa.

The Syrian calligrapher Hassan Sobhi Mourad (b.1942) presents some of his Arabic calligraphy, with a biography.

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.

Detailed, richly-illustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy, from Islamic Arts and Architecture.

Learn Arabic calligraphy, major script.

Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the Kufic and Cursive styles. Hosted by Sakkal Design.

Includes introduction, history, profiles of great masters, and galleries of contemporary calligraphy. Many images.

Nihad Dukhan offers a modern interpretation of the art of Arabic calligraphy.

Displays his paintings, which are principally based on the Arabic letter forms. Also has his articles and speeches, and a biographical note.

Brief biography of this Iraqui calligrapher (1944-), reviews of his work, gallery, calendar of exhibitions, and books.

A biography and commentary by Karl Young, with examples of his calligraphy, from Kaldron magazine.

Rodrigo de Almeida Siqueira showcases the work of this noted calligrapher, born in Iraq (1944).

Gallery of images from 'The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph' by Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed Sijelmassi, hosted by Islamicity.

Samples of the work of a calligrapher from Islamabad, who works in both Arabic and Persian, on religious and poetic texts. Includes biography.

Images of Islamic calligraphy in Arabic and Persian from a private collection, with commentary from Biddington's Consultancy.

The artist describes the art of calligraphy and the materials he uses; illustrated with video samples.

Fayeq Oweis, Ph.D. site for digital Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy.

Shashihalai designs hand-embroidered Arabic calligraphy in traditional and contemporary styles. Inspiration, gallery, ethics, stitch type.

A short introduction on Arabic calligraphy and modern art work taken from Lassaad Metoui "The signs of the sand" and Hassan Massoudy "Le Jardain Perdu".

An article by Alia F. Hasan discussing Arabic calligraphy, historic and present-day from Suite 101, with links to related sites.

An illustrated history from the Department of History, University of Calgary.

A brief description of the Qur'anic manuscripts dated from the first century Hijra are presented.