Thuluth & Naskhs Programs – Dallas

The Dallas Thuluth and Naskh In-Person Workshops  is an initiative divided into two four-day sessions over two weeks. Participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of these scripts under the guidance of globally recognized master calligrapher, Haji Noor Deen who will presenting as the facilitator and scholar.

Morning Track , taking place from January 8 – 11, 2024, 2023. This track runs from 10 am to 1 pm. This is followed by Week 2 which takes place from January 15 – 18, 2024.

Evening Track , taking place from January 8 – 11, 2024. This track runs from 6pm to 9pm. This is followed by Week 2 which takes place from January 15 – 18, 2024.

Participants in both programs will have the unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Thuluth and Naskh scripts under the expert guidance of Haji Noor Deen.

Registration Details:

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

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).

Morning Track

Duration: January 8 – 11 & 15 – 18
Time: 10am-1pm
Instructor: Haji Noor Deen

Location:

Islamic Association of Collin County (Plano Mosque)

6401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023

Evening Track

Duration: January 8 – 11 & 15 – 18
Time: 6-9pm
Instructor: Haji Noor Deen

Location:

Islamic Association of Collin County (Plano Mosque)

6401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023

► “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.

In 2019 for the first time in China, he honored 30 students with an Ijaza in Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese style.

His work has been displayed in galleries and museums worldwide, including the British Museum, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Center for Government and International Studies (CGIS) at Harvard University.

He was also awarded the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center 2016 Islamic Economy Award in the category of Islamic Arts.