Ahlulbayt News Agency: An Iraqi researcher and calligrapher says Imam Ali (AS) was the pioneer in the art of calligraphy in the Islamic world.
This is according to Ali Haider al-Hesani, a calligrapher and researcher of Islamic arts from Iraq, who made the statement in a panel which was held on the sidelines of the 31st International Holy Quran Exhibition in Tehran on Monday.
Iraq holds the title of the calligraphy capital in the Arab world, a distinction deeply rooted in its history and the influence of Imam Ali (AS), he said, the official websited of the exhibition reported on Tuesday.
“Imam Ali (AS) pioneered the art of calligraphy in the Islamic world,” he said, adding, “The Kufi script, one of the world’s oldest forms of calligraphy, originated in Kufa during Imam Ali’s time.”
The art of Quranic calligraphy spread from Kufa to Baghdad, and from there, it reached other countries, he added.
Rulers such as the Timurids and Fatimids contributed to the evolution of Quranic calligraphy, al-Hesani said, noting that the Ottoman Empire significantly influenced the development of Arabic lines and calligraphy tools.
In 1974, Iraq established the first association of Quranic calligraphers in the Arab world, he noted, adding that in Iraq, centers like the holy shrines of Imam Ali (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) continue to uphold the tradition of calligraphy.
Farid Abdul Rahim Foulad Ali, the former head of the Islamic Arts Center of Kuwait, and Ahmad Hassan Abu Sharif, a calligrapher from Saudi Arabia, were other speakers at the session.
The 31st International Holy Quran Fair opened its doors at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla on March 20, welcoming visitors to a spiritual and cultural journey that coincides with the Nowruz holidays.
The exhibition, which will run until April 2, invites enthusiasts to explore its offerings daily from 5:00 PM to 00:30 AM local time.
A key highlight of the exhibition is its family-friendly atmosphere, ensuring a welcoming space for all ages.
Additionally, the fair has arranged for Iftar tables to be set up, providing a communal space for visitors to break their fast together.
The fair features various Quranic institutions and governmental bodies, as well as international participants from 25 countries. The also highlights the issues of Gaza and Palestine and the role of the Quran in inspiring resistance.
The fair aims to familiarize people with Quranic concepts through artistic, cultural, and theatrical mediums, especially for children and teenagers. It also offers sections on artificial intelligence, Nahj al-Balaghah, Quranic research and consultation, Quran translation, and easy Quran memorization.
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This is according to Ali Haider al-Hesani, a calligrapher and researcher of Islamic arts from Iraq, who made the statement in a panel which was held on the sidelines of the 31st International Holy Quran Exhibition in Tehran on Monday.
Iraq holds the title of the calligraphy capital in the Arab world, a distinction deeply rooted in its history and the influence of Imam Ali (AS), he said, the official websited of the exhibition reported on Tuesday.
“Imam Ali (AS) pioneered the art of calligraphy in the Islamic world,” he said, adding, “The Kufi script, one of the world’s oldest forms of calligraphy, originated in Kufa during Imam Ali’s time.”
The art of Quranic calligraphy spread from Kufa to Baghdad, and from there, it reached other countries, he added.
Rulers such as the Timurids and Fatimids contributed to the evolution of Quranic calligraphy, al-Hesani said, noting that the Ottoman Empire significantly influenced the development of Arabic lines and calligraphy tools.
In 1974, Iraq established the first association of Quranic calligraphers in the Arab world, he noted, adding that in Iraq, centers like the holy shrines of Imam Ali (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) continue to uphold the tradition of calligraphy.
Farid Abdul Rahim Foulad Ali, the former head of the Islamic Arts Center of Kuwait, and Ahmad Hassan Abu Sharif, a calligrapher from Saudi Arabia, were other speakers at the session.
The 31st International Holy Quran Fair opened its doors at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla on March 20, welcoming visitors to a spiritual and cultural journey that coincides with the Nowruz holidays.
The exhibition, which will run until April 2, invites enthusiasts to explore its offerings daily from 5:00 PM to 00:30 AM local time.
A key highlight of the exhibition is its family-friendly atmosphere, ensuring a welcoming space for all ages.
Additionally, the fair has arranged for Iftar tables to be set up, providing a communal space for visitors to break their fast together.
The fair features various Quranic institutions and governmental bodies, as well as international participants from 25 countries. The also highlights the issues of Gaza and Palestine and the role of the Quran in inspiring resistance.
The fair aims to familiarize people with Quranic concepts through artistic, cultural, and theatrical mediums, especially for children and teenagers. It also offers sections on artificial intelligence, Nahj al-Balaghah, Quranic research and consultation, Quran translation, and easy Quran memorization.
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