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The document provides instructions for writing in the Riq'a style of Arabic calligraphy. Riq'a style evolved from Nasakh and Thuluth styles and is known for its simplicity and short horizontal stems. The instructions recommend holding the pen at a left angle and practicing individual letters, combinations of letters, words, and phrases in stages from single dots to more complex shapes. Specific guidance is given on forming letters like alif, baa, and nuun by combining dots and strokes.

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Riqa Workbook2 PDF

The document provides instructions for writing in the Riq'a style of Arabic calligraphy. Riq'a style evolved from Nasakh and Thuluth styles and is known for its simplicity and short horizontal stems. The instructions recommend holding the pen at a left angle and practicing individual letters, combinations of letters, words, and phrases in stages from single dots to more complex shapes. Specific guidance is given on forming letters like alif, baa, and nuun by combining dots and strokes.

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The Ar t of

Arabic Calligraphy

Riqa Style Workbook

2007, Fayeq S. Oweis, Ph.D.


www.oweis.com

Basmallah in Riqa style

Riqa style has evolved from Nasakh and Thuluth. It is noted for its simplicity
and its short horizontal stems. The word Riqa means a small sheet, which
could be an indication of the media on which it was originally created.

- Hold the Pen at a left-angle.


- Follow the arrows.
- Write each letter in stages.
- Practice Approach:
1- The dots (1, 2, & 3)
2- The 4 letters that their
shapes are common in most
letters.
3- The Individual letters of the
alphabet.
4- Combination of 2 letters.
5- Words.
6- Phrases.

Diagonal Stroke

Three Dots

Two Dots

One Dot

- The alif with a height of 3


dots and a width of 2/3 of the
width of the pen.

- The baa which combines


the shapes of one dot, 2 dots
& the 3 dots. It is 3 dots in
width.

- The baa in a different shape


which combines a small
stroke by the edge of the pen
and the shapes of 2 dots &
the 3 dots.
- The nuun which combines
the shape of 1 dot, shorter 2
dots & the 3 dots.

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