Muraqqa'
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مرقع
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Description
A calligraphy album prepared for the purpose of teaching Arabic calligraphy. The calligraphic text appears on both sides of the pages and is bound in the form of a mukhraj, a binder consisting of a small number of leaves. The upper and lower lines are written in Thuluth style, while the two middle lines are written in an elegant Naskh hand.
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McGill University: Islamic Studies Library
As part of the Archival Alliances initiative, the McGill Islamic Studies Library joins our network with a focused contribution on Arabic calligraphy. Their collection includes rare ijazāt (calligraphic diplomas), meticulously crafted mashq (practice sheets), and manuscript fragments that span instructional, devotional, and artistic purposes.
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