Arabic-L:GEN:Naskh and Uthmani fonts for free download

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Date: 29 May 2012
From:m.muhaureq at GMAIL.COM
Subject:Naskh and Uthmani fonts for free download

KFGQPC Naskh Script
Font produced applies the correct and precise structure and style for =
characters as well as the different combinations of letters known in =
Arabic calligraphy tradition. Examples for the particular amendments =
along with comparisions to other commercial fonts is found on =
http://fonts.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D604 The script is available =
for free download on http://fonts.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D608 =20

KFGQPC Uthmanic Script HAFS
This script follows the Uthmanic orthography rules applied on the Naskh =
script. Available for download on =
http://fonts.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D42=20

I found the following videos on the topic of the development of the =
Arabic Quranic script very informative

http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D130

http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D120

Even more interesting, the Chinese contribution to Arabic calligraphy!!
http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/?page_id=3D991

lectures require explorer for proper display.

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