The Arabify Journal

Arabic calligraphy guides & tutorials

Everything you need to understand, choose, and create Arabic calligraphy — from the history of the scripts to step-by-step design tutorials.

What Is Arabic Calligraphy? A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Arabic Script

Where Arabic calligraphy came from, why it became the most revered art form in the Islamic world, and how you can start creating it today.

A practical tour of the six classical Arabic scripts — how to recognize each one and when to reach for it in your own designs.

Turn your name into a piece of art. A simple, step-by-step way to create Arabic name calligraphy you can download and use anywhere.

From script choice to final export — how to design a professional Arabic wordmark that captures your brand's personality.

The oldest and most geometric Arabic script — where Kufic came from, its main variants, and why designers love it today.

Thirteen beautiful Arabic typefaces, grouped by style, with clear advice on which to choose for posts, logos, and long-form text.

The little marks above and below Arabic letters carry big meaning. Here's what each one does and how they shape beautiful calligraphy.

The most loved Islamic phrases for calligraphy and art, each with its Arabic, transliteration, and meaning — ready to design.

Static calligraphy is beautiful; animated calligraphy stops the scroll. Here's how to make text that writes itself on screen.

Elegant calligraphy ideas for weddings, Eid and Ramadan — from invitations and monograms to signage and gifts you can design yourself.