Nuqta

A user generated mobile museum of Arabic typography & calligraphy.

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Nuqta would like to wish our Muslim followers Ramadan Mubarak! We hope that this month is full of blessings for you and your family. This lovely Arabic typography that says 'Ramadan Kareem' was done by @sultanalonazi 

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#DidYouKnow that in order to design professional Arabic type you should refer to a calligraphic style (e.g. Kufi)? 

The choice of style is directly depended on the purpose and use of the typeface. 

This type by @TPTQArabic on a series of children's book is inspired by Naskh 

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هل_تعلم أن محاكم الدكن في الهند كانت معروفة لتقنيات فريدة من نوعها من صب المعادن، نحت الحجر، والرسم. تم العثور على العديد من المباني المزخرفة في الدكن، ولكن تلك المزخرفة بالخط العربي تظهر فقط في المساجد والمقابر. يا أيها العزيز المنقوش هنا في الصورة من القرن السادس عشر. الصورة من متحف متروبوليتان للفنون

#Didyouknow that the Deccan courts in 16th c. India were known for their unique techniques of carving stone? Decorative roundels are found on many buildings in the Deccan, but those with calligraphic decoration only appear in mosques and tombs. The inscription on this reads "Ya 'Aziz" (O Mighty). 

Image courtesy of The Met Museum 

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Sacred Duty (Quran 4:103 on Sultan Ahmed Mosque Gate in Istanbul, Turkey)

إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَابًا مَوْقُوتًا

Verily, for all believers prayer is indeed a sacred duty linked to particular times [of day].

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Nuqta Internship Details

Exciting opportunity for a talented individual to intern with us at our studio in Greater London.

Roles and responsibilities:

- Helping with our communication outreach and develop content on social media

- Monitor and update Nuqta’s website

- Other administrative duties as needed

Requirements:

- Must be 18 or over

- Able to commute to our studio in West London

- Be available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm 

Desirable but not required:

- Knowledge of Middle Eastern culture

- An interest in Arabic calligraphy/typography and design

- A background in Art & Design/Marketing/PR

- Literacy in Arabic 

What you’ll get:

- A daily allowance of £15 to cover travel expense and lunch

- Training

- A rewarding experience with a small, but growing, company

- The best coffee in London

Successful placement could lead to a permanent job offer!

Interested? Send us an email at: [email protected]

http://nuqta.com/opportunities

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Here is the first phone of my collaboration with @officialvertu , “I’m honored to be working with Vertu. The brand has changed the definition of what a mobile phone can be; from something very practical to an innovative, extremely personal object. Each phone combines hand craftsmanship with leading edge technology, resulting in a sensorial experience in both design and function. Similarly, I aim to elevate the art of Arabic calligraphy; whilst maintaining the heritage of the traditional Arabic art form, I aim to advance the aesthetic to something contemporary and modern. “#vertu #signaturetouch #madetoorder #bespoke #craftsmanship #wissamshawkat #arabiccalligraphy #art #calligraphy #thelovecarpet2 #love #thuluth #وسام_شوكت

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Nadine Chahine

Palatino Arabic is a collaboration between Lebanese designer Nadine Chahine and Prof. Hermann Zapf. The design is based on the Al-Ahram typeface designed by Zapf in 1956 but reworked and modified to fit the Palatino nova family.

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لا فتى إلا علي لا سيف إلا ذو الفقار

Calligraphic panel in praise of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s). 

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Ottoman Calligraphy at the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.

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#هل_تعلم أن قلعة الحمراء كانت قلعة عسكرية بالأصل؟ و من ثم أصبحت المقر الملكي عند وصول محمد بن الحمر، حاكم بني نصر. عبارة "لا غالب إلى الله" متواجدة في جميع أنحاء القلعة.

#DidYouKnow that the castle of Alhambra used to be a military fortress? It then became a royal establishment when Mohammed ben Al-Hamar (the ruler of Nasrid dynasty) arrived. The words "There is no victory but God" can be found throughout the palace.

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Une Hirondelle - Al Hob. Night.

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Fragmentary cenotaph cover with Qur'anic calligraphy, 17th–18th century, Turkey.

Designed with a chevron pattern as the main frame for the calligraphy, this lampas-woven textile depicts Qur'anic verses and the shahada of Islam: “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.”

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Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque Calligraphy.

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Ka`ba Calligraphy Close Up (Quran 48:27)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ لَقَدْ صَدَقَ اللَّهُ رَسُولَهُ الرُّؤْيَا بِالْحَقِّ لَتَدْخُلُنَّ الْمَسْجِدَ الْحَرَامَ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ آَمِنِينَ

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Allah has indeed made the truthful dream of His Noble Messenger come true; indeed you will all enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah wills, in safety (Quran 48:27)

Originally found on: alyibnawi

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Our ‪#‎IOTW‬ is this creative design of the word 'music' موسيقى inspired by a piano keyboard. Thank you Hayssam Dakkak for sharing your great work on the Nuqta app!

صورتنا لهذا الأسبوع مشاركة من هيثم دكاك وهي تصميم فريد لكلمة موسيقى على شكل مفاتيح البيانو. شكراً للمشاركة الرائعة هيثم! ‫#‏صورة_الأسبوع‬