Tawheed Center: Haji Noor Deen Calligraphy Workshop

ABOUT 

The Thuluth & Naskh Program is a comprehensive 2-day initiative in Michigan, from January 29,30, 2025. Facilitated by Haji Noor Deen, a globally recognized master calligrapher, the program delves into the intricacies of Thuluth and Naskh scripts.

PROGRAM FOCUS

Delve into the technical intricacies of Arabic Calligraphy, dissecting the mechanics of Thuluth and Naskh scripts. Gain a profound understanding of the art’s philosophical and spiritual foundations, particularly in its role as a disciplining force for the self (nafs).

GENERAL INFO

Subject: Arabic Calligraphy
Course Format: In person
Dates: January 29-30, 2025
Time:
5-7 PM Thuluth
7:00-9:00 Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Style
Instructor: Haji Noor Deen
Location: 29707 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Price: $40

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Registration covers the program fees, ensuring participants can fully engage in the intellectual journey facilitated by Haji Noor Deen. The Thuluth & Naskh Program offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the scholarly exploration of Arabic Calligraphy, guided by a master in the field.

Materials will be available for use and purchase.

“Patience is Beautiful”: Reflect on the recurring message of patience, a central theme in Haji Noor Deen’s teachings, and its relevance in Arabic Calligraphy.

Islamic Science of Calligraphy: Recognize Arabic Calligraphy as an Islamic science, akin to fiqh and Tafseer, serving the sacred purpose of preserving the written Word of Allah.

Appreciate the rich heritage of Arabic Calligraphy by exploring historical and contemporary texts authored by scholars. Understand the intentions of these scholars, shaping an art form that extends beyond aesthetics to fulfill broader spiritual and intellectual objectives.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Haji Noor Deen

Haji Noor Deen is a renowned master of Arabic calligraphy. He was born in Yucheng, in the Shandong Province of China, in 1963. In 1997, he became the first individual from China to be awarded the Certificate of Arabic Calligrapher in Egypt after studying the calligraphic arts there for over ten years.

In 2017, after a period of study in Istanbul with Ottoman calligraphic master Hasan Celebi, Haji Noor Deen was honored with an Ijazah in the Ottoman Arabic Thuluth and Nasikh scripts, again becoming the first-ever Chinese person to do so.

His work focuses on writing Arabic using a combination of traditional Chinese calligraphic tools and techniques to fuse the Chinese and Arabic visual arts uniquely. Haji Noor Deen is also responsible for the formal codification of the ancient Arabic writing system in the Chinese tradition.