
Islamic calligraphy, colloquially known as
Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of Arabic handwriting and by extension, of
bookmaking, in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage. This art form is based on the
Arabic script, which for a long time was used by all Muslims in their respective languages. They used it to represent God because they denied representing God with images.
[2] Calligraphy is especially revered among
Islamic arts since it was the primary means for the preservation of the
Qur'an. S
The work of calligraphers was collected and appreciated.