Naskh Script

Naskh Script is one of the most widely used styles of Arabic calligraphy. Developed in the 10th century, it is renowned for its legibility and simplicity, making it ideal for everyday writing and printed texts, including the Quran. Naskh features smooth curves and proportional letters, offering a clean and readable style that has stood the test of time. Its graceful strokes and harmony make it the script of choice for book printing and digital fonts. Calligraphers continue to admire Naskh for its precision, elegance, and ease of learning.


one of the greatest early Ottoman Qur’ans

Double-page from the Mughal Qur’an manuscript

The first Sura Al-Fātiha from a Qur’an manuscript by Hattat Aziz Efendi.

 

Qur’an produced in Mamluk Egypt during the 14th and 15th centuries.