The Form of the Letter Ḍād

"Praise be to Allah, who taught by the pen, taught man what he did not know, and granted the Arabic language a great status, making it the language of the Holy Qur’an and the bearer of the secrets of eloquence. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the unlettered Prophet – may Allah’s peace be upon him – who was the most eloquent of people in speech and the most perfect in character, and upon his family and all his companions.

Arabic calligraphy is a refined art and an elegant style that expresses the spirit and beauty of the Arabic language. In every written letter lies a world of creativity in drawing and formation. It is a field that requires deep understanding and continuous practice. From this perspective, this book comes as your guide to the world of Arabic calligraphy, directing you toward mastering this noble art in a simple and accessible way.

The aim of this book is to facilitate the learning of Arabic writing and to improve handwriting through a simplified approach. It guides learners in the proper way to draw letters and beautifully arrange words. Through this book, the reader embarks on a journey into Arabic calligraphy, step by step, until they master writing on solid foundations, enjoying the beauty and precision of the script.

The book covers four educational units rich in knowledge and practice, through which the reader will learn:

• Unit One: An introduction to the different types of Arabic calligraphy and the foundations of correct writing.

• Unit Two: Improving handwriting through studying the Naskh script and practicing the writing of individual letters in precise order.

• Unit Three: Learning connected letters and how they join, where each letter connected to another forms an artistic masterpiece in its finest form.

• Unit Four: Focusing on sentence composition, determining appropriate sizes and lengths, and mastering the art of crafting and arranging words in an elegant style.

At the end of each unit, there are practical training exercises that help the reader apply and practice, so that writing becomes for them a refined art, reflecting precision and beauty in form.

We ask Allah to make this book the beginning of a bright path toward mastering the art of Arabic calligraphy, and to grant success to everyone who seeks to showcase the beauty of its letters and words—so they may express themselves with the most beautiful words and finest calligraphy, always remaining on the path of creativity and excellence."