calligraphy

Hi folks! Can anyone help me out with this platter that a friend brought back from Morocco? I studied Arabic years ago, but I don't even know where to begin with this translation--there is so much overlap and fanciness that I'm not sure which diacritical marks go with what, etc. :-) Thanks so...

Quick question about form when writing. Is it okay, when writing quickly, to draw the dot on top of 良 slanting slightly to the left, as in 白? (see image) I find this easier than writing it straight up and down, and think I have seen Japanese teachers write it this way as well.

Hi everyone, I am very excited to have found this forum, I am looking forward to learning Arabic and discussing the language with you all :) I have a question about this calligraphy. It says Allah ' but what does it say? Thank you in advance!

What is the meaning of the sign written above the yaa' in خیال in this image? I assume it might be meant to indicate that the letter below it is a stretched yaa' and not a siin, but it would be great to have some clarification. Does anyone know?

Anyone knows what this picture means and which direction is supposed to be read? Thanks!

Can somebody translate the meaning? Thank you :)

Hey guys, I'm doing a project on the art history of the Elizabeth Stuart Gardner Museum and I am trying to research a piece of art on display there. You can view it at www DOT gardnermuseum DOT org/collection/artwork/1st_floor/spanish_cloister/tile_kashan?filter=genre:3022 (sorry for the...

May I ask, does anyone know the meaning in English of the short sentence in this calligraphy? Very interested to hear if so. Andrew

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