The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy – Dar Alqalam – Museum

Here, you will trace the story of Arabic calligraphy across the Islamic world, from its earliest beginnings to its most contemporary artistic expressions. Arabic calligraphy is a timeless art form whose creativity transcends boundaries. For centuries, it journeyed across continents, carrying with it the knowledge, sciences, and cultural identity of a great civilization. Within its elegant forms, the verses of the Holy Qur’an were preserved, beginning with Allah’s ﷻ command to read and honoring the pen as a symbol of knowledge and learning. From Madinah, the city that illuminated the early path of Islamic culture, the light of Arabic calligraphy spread outward until it reached communities around the world.