Islamic Calligraphy: Q.S Al-Ikhlas

Islamic Calligraphy of Q.S Al-Ikhlash in Riqa' Style

Islamic Calligraphy of Q.S Al-Ikhlash in Deewani Style

Q.S Al Ikhlash means purifying Oneness God.

Deewani script is an Ottoman development parallel to Shikasteh (broken style). The script was largely developed by the accomplished calligrapher Ibrahim Munif in the late 15th century from the Turkish/Persian Ta'liq. Deewani reached its zenith in the 17th century, thanks to the famous calligrapher Shala Pasha.

Deewani became a favorite script for writing in the Ottoman chancellery. Deewani is excessively cursive and highly structured with its letters undotted and unconventionally joined together. It uses no vowel marks. Deewani also developed an ornamental variety called Deewani Jali which also was known as Humayuni (Imperial). The development of Deewani Jali is credited to Hafiz Uthman. The spaces between the letters are spangled with decorative devices which do not necessarily have any orthographic value. Deewani Jali is highly favored for ornamental purposes.

Another styling shape of calligraphy character:

Islamic Calligraphy of Q.S Al-Fill in semi-bird style-shape

Islamic Calligraphy of Q.S Al-Fill in elephant style-shape

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