What will you learn?
Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script
Begin with the tools and pen grip, then work through Arabic letters in related groups. Pay attention to the construction and proportions demonstrated for each form.
Compare how letters behave and join within words, and repeat each group before moving on. Use the guidelines and pen angle consistently.
Finish with a complete sentence exercise. The website and lesson outline are available in English, while the current video instruction is in Arabic and the writing exercises use Arabic script.
Learning outcomes
- Prepare calligraphy tools and hold the pen
- Practise Naskh letters in related groups
- Observe letter proportions and joining forms
- Use guidelines to organise your writing
- Apply the practice to a complete sentence
Your learning path
Course curriculum
Browse the complete lesson sequence. These are translated lesson titles and descriptions; current video recordings remain in Arabic.
01 · Getting started and calligraphy tools2 lessons
- Course introduction00:37
Practical demonstration: Course introduction. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Tools and pen grip05:55
Practical demonstration: Tools and pen grip. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
02 · Basic letters and the first groups4 lessons
- Letters: alif, ba, ta and tha15:48
Practical demonstration: Letters: alif, ba, ta and tha. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: jim, ha and kha17:32
Practical demonstration: Letters: jim, ha and kha. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: dal and dhal10:55
Practical demonstration: Letters: dal and dhal. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: ra and zay15:31
Practical demonstration: Letters: ra and zay. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
03 · Middle letter groups and their details5 lessons
- Letters: sin, shin, sad and dad18:07
Practical demonstration: Letters: sin, shin, sad and dad. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: ta and za11:15
Practical demonstration: Letters: ta and za. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: ayn and ghayn14:12
Practical demonstration: Letters: ayn and ghayn. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- The letter fa09:24
Practical demonstration: The letter fa. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: qaf and kaf16:22
Practical demonstration: Letters: qaf and kaf. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
04 · Completing the letter groups4 lessons
- Letters: lam and nun15:22
Practical demonstration: Letters: lam and nun. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- The letter mim16:51
Practical demonstration: The letter mim. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- The letter ha15:00
Practical demonstration: The letter ha. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Letters: waw and ya08:34
Practical demonstration: Letters: waw and ya. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
05 · Sentence practice1 lessons
- Writing a complete sentence24:14
Practical demonstration: Writing a complete sentence. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
Tools and materials
- Pens suitable for Arabic calligraphy
- Appropriate practice paper
Materials, software and devices are purchased separately. Check compatibility and follow the safety instructions for the products you use.
Make time for practice
Watch a manageable part of the demonstration, pause and try the steps yourself. Keep your exercises so that you can compare them. Return to difficult sections and develop your work at your own pace.
Who is this course for?
Learners interested in the structure and practice of Naskh Arabic calligraphy.
Record your progress
Your account saves lesson completion and playback position. Once eligible, request a completion certificate with the name you want printed on it. Newer members need to complete 60% of the lessons; eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed once per course and is not an academic or government qualification.
Read certificate and learning terms ↗Questions about this course
What language are the recordings in?
Current recordings are in Arabic. The website and lesson outline are available in English; changing the website language does not change the video audio.
Will I need to buy the same course in the other language?
No. Both website languages use the same course and enrolment. Your valid access opens the same course without another purchase. English recordings are playable only after they are supplied and verified.
How do I access my lessons?
Sign in with the account used for purchase. After payment confirmation, open My Courses and choose this course. Lessons are streamed in your account and can be paused and replayed.
How do I receive a certificate?
Request it from your learning space once eligible. Members registered after 10 October 2026 need 60% lesson completion. Eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed as an image and is not an academic qualification.
Are materials or software included?
The course price covers the recorded educational content. Required art materials, software and devices are separate. Review the tools list before enrolling.
