Arabic Handwriting

[Umm Luay]

Can anyone suggest any materials (books/online) that can help with arabic handwriting.

i.e. 1. normal (normal quranic &/or type) and 2. standard modern arabic handwriting - the informal type.

I am sure there is an easier way to write some letters than how I am writing them at the mo.

[Shajaa3ah]

The normal type that you find in the Qur'an and some printed text is called naskh النسخ

The general handwriting style is known as ruq3ah or riq3ah. الرقعة eg:

http://www.islamicart.com/main/calligraphy/images/catalog/riqa_04.jpg

"Through the acquisition of knowledge, we become philosophers. But those who believe they have come to know all, know nothing."

If you go to a local Islamic book shop that sells arabic books, they usually have handwriting books that you can get. Or you can just type in the names of the writing styles into a search engine and try and find examples to copy.

Or someone may be able to refer you to a site that will teach you, I just dont know any. Sorry.

[Umm Luay]

ok, JazakAllaahu khairan for replying.

If anyone knows any specific ones they have found beneficial/better than others, please do let me know.