Study khat in Banjarmasin from the very tip of the qalam through to a finished piece ready for the wall. Begin with Naskhi as your base, then rise to Riq'ah and Thuluth, with every letter proportioned by the nuqthah dot. Suited to children, teens, adults, and seniors, delivered through private lessons at home across the City of a Thousand Rivers and online with calligraphers trained in the Arabi Method.
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
The Nuqthah RuleEach letter proportioned by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt your Banjarmasin home and online
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
The Nuqthah RuleEach letter proportioned by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt your Banjarmasin home and online
Quick Answer
What is the Arabic calligraphy (khat) course at Arabi in Banjarmasin?
The Arabi method for Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin guides students step by step, from basic introduction to lasting ability, with patient guidance from an ustadz or ustadzah who adapts to each child's ability in Banjarmasin, from the Kayu Tangi area to Kelayan.
Key points
Strokes are sized by the nuqthah dot, so each letter keeps true proportions.
Naskhi is settled first as the parent style before you reach for Riq'ah and Thuluth.
Every practice sheet is corrected directly, from line thickness to the space between letters.
Open to children from 5 years, students, working parents, and seniors in Banjarmasin.
Quick facts
Khat styles
Naskhi, Riq'ah, Thuluth
Unit of measure
The nuqthah dot from the qalam tip
How you learn
Private, at home and online
Age
5 years to seniors
The Mark of Arabi Khat
What Sets Learning Khat at Arabi Apart
A few things that bring your strokes to their beauty sooner.
Sizing by the Nuqthah Dot
You size the height and width of each letter with the rhombus dot from the qalam tip. From there the strokes turn balanced, readable, and true to the correct rules of khat.
Drawing in Front of You
The calligrapher shows the hand movements words cannot carry, from the tilt of the qalam to the weight of each stroke, so you can copy them exactly.
Rising Once You Are Solid
One style is settled first, starting with Naskhi as the parent, before Riq'ah and Thuluth follow, so the base stays firm.
Classes
Ways to Learn Calligraphy
In Person
Private at Home
60 minutes per session
Contact us
The calligrapher comes to your Banjarmasin home
Draws the example directly in front of you
Strokes corrected on every practice sheet
Pick a morning, evening, or weekend session
Online
Private Online
60 minutes per session
Contact us
Learn from home through the screen
The calligrapher draws the example live
You send photos of your practice for correction
Learning supported through the Arabi App
Why Arabi
What We Hold to in Every Khat Session
Strokes Corrected on Every Sheet
The calligrapher flags where things need work, from line thickness to the space between letters, so your proportions keep improving.
Rules Sized by the Dot
Each letter is sized by the nuqthah dot from the qalam tip, so your writing stays balanced and true to the standard rules.
Three Styles, Step by Step
Naskhi as the clear, readable parent, then the compact Riq'ah, up to the majestic Thuluth for ornamental work.
A Road to a Framed Piece
Guidance carries you to arranging a whole composition, from the basmalah to a short phrase worthy of framing.
In harmony with Banjar scholarly tradition
Banjarmasin has long and respected roots in Islamic scholarship. Arabi keeps that spirit alive with neatly arranged and tiered Arabic Calligraphy, so your child in Banjarmasin learns with adab and depth that are well preserved.
Competent teachers close to Banjarmasin families
Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah guide students across various areas of Banjarmasin, from Banjarmasin Timur and Pemurus to Teluk Dalam and Sungai Andai, with expertise in Quran recitation and Arabic and a heart for teaching.
Flexible learning, at home and online
Families in Banjarmasin can choose to learn Arabic Calligraphy privately at home with an ustadz or ustadzah or online through the Arabi App, so the schedule easily fits the daily life of families in this city of a thousand rivers.
The Path of Achievement
Khat Opens the Road, from Hobby to the MKQ Competition
For those who wish to press further, Arabic calligraphy carries a real road of achievement through the Musabaqah Khattil Quran. This grows alongside practice, and Arabi guides it honestly according to each student's ability.
The Naskah (Manuscript) Branch
Writing verses in the required and chosen styles neatly and correctly within a set time, training the speed and accuracy of the strokes.
The Decoration Branch (Mushaf Ornament)
Weaving writing together with ornament and color, calling for mature handling of space and aesthetic balance.
The Contemporary Branch
Exploring khat styles in free composition that still stands on the correct rules of the letters.
Arabi introduces the demands of each branch and guides its rules strictly for students who are keen.
The Arabi Khat Method
Carrying On the Way of the Master Calligraphers, Set Out for Beginners
The Arabi method for Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin guides students step by step, from basic introduction to lasting ability, with patient guidance from an ustadz or ustadzah who adapts to each child's ability in Banjarmasin, from the Kayu Tangi area to Kelayan. Khat has always passed from teacher to student through copying models and hands-on correction. Arabi keeps this way and lays it out in plain steps.
Copying the teacher's model
Manqul
You write over or alongside the rule example, teaching your eye and hand to know the correct form of each letter before you write freely.
Learning face to face
Talaqqi
The calligrapher lays down the strokes before your eyes and reveals the hand movements words cannot carry, from the tilt of the qalam to the weight of each stroke.
Marking every sheet
Stroke Correction
Each practice is flagged where it needs work, from line thickness, to how level the rows sit, to the gaps between letters, so the proportions keep tightening.
The Arabi Method arrangement
Gradual Levels
One style is settled before the next begins, so the base of your strokes stays firm and even as the material widens.
Down the generations, calligraphers (khattat) learned by copying their teacher's hand letter by letter, then handing their practice over for correction until every stroke held to the rules. This is the tradition Arabi keeps and orders into tidy levels, so a Banjarmasin beginner who has never gripped a qalam has a clear road to a finished piece.
Real Arabi Teachers
Ustadz Who Teach Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
HUIN
Ustadz Hamzah S.
UIN Raden Mas Said SurakartaPendidikan Bahasa Arab
Menemani santri membaca Al-Quran dari pengenalan huruf hijaiyah sampai lancar dan tartil, langkah demi langkah dengan sabar. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Pengalaman yang dibentuk di UIN membuatnya sabar menghadapi tiap santri.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
LUINExperienced
Ustadzah Lina K.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga YogyakartaPendidikan Bahasa Arab
Membimbing santri membaca dan memahami teks Arab, membuka pintu memahami Al-Quran dan kitab para ulama. Latar pendidikannya di UIN memperkuat cara ia mendampingi santri belajar.
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
Studi Islam
SDarussalam Gontor
Ustadz Saktya R.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Menemani santri membaca Al-Quran dari dasar dengan sabar, langkah demi langkah sampai lancar. Terbiasa berbahasa Arab sejak di pondok, ia membuat belajar terasa dekat.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
DDarussalam Gontor
Ustadz Doni C.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Sabar menuntun santri yang baru mengenal Al-Quran, menjaga suasana belajar tetap tenang dan menyemangati. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Kebiasaan berbahasa Arab dari Gontor membuat contoh-contohnya hidup dan mudah ditiru.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Calligraphy Course in Banjarmasin
Can I learn Arabic calligraphy from scratch even if I cannot draw?
Yes. Arabic calligraphy rests on precision and practice under correct rules, and that can be trained by anyone. You begin by gripping the qalam, working lines and dots, then sizing letters by the nuqthah unit. Arabi's calligraphers in Banjarmasin guide you step by step, so even a beginner who has never held a qalam can reach a piece worthy of framing.
What khat styles are taught at Arabi?
Arabi teaches three core styles in order. Naskhi comes first because its forms are clear, easy to read, and act as the parent of the other styles. Once Naskhi is solid, you meet the compact Riq'ah for quick writing, then the majestic Thuluth with its broad curves for ornament and wall pieces. Each style carries its own rule of measure, trained little by little.
What is the nuqthah rule in Arabic calligraphy?
The nuqthah is a rhombus-shaped dot printed from the tip of the qalam, used to size each letter. The height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the curve of a letter are each measured by a certain count of dots. With this measure your writing turns balanced and faithful to the same rules of khat the masters have kept for generations.
What is the minimum age for a child to join the calligraphy course in Banjarmasin?
A child who can already hold a pen steadily and knows the hijaiyah letters is generally ready, usually around 5 years and above. For children, the guidance is matched to the steadiness of their hand and their span of focus, beginning with simple lines and dots. A free consultation via WhatsApp 628164896943 helps us gauge your child's readiness.
Can the calligraphy course be taken online from Banjarmasin?
Yes. Arabi offers khat classes at your home in Banjarmasin or online through the screen, which suits families spread across areas like Banjarmasin Tengah, Kayu Tangi, and Sungai Andai. In an online class the calligrapher draws the example live and you send photos of your practice for on-the-spot correction. Online learning is also supported through the Arabi App, and registration is done through daftar.arabi.id.
Does Arabi prepare students for calligraphy competitions such as the MKQ?
Yes, for students who are keen. The Musabaqah Khattil Quran (MKQ) judges the beauty and rules of the writing across the naskah, decoration, and contemporary branches. Arabi's calligraphers guide the rules strictly and introduce the demands of each branch. This preparation grows alongside practice, and we guide it honestly according to each student's ability.
How long does it take to be able to make a calligraphy piece?
The time differs for each person because khat is measured by the quality of strokes that keep improving. What counts is diligent practice and the steadiness of each milestone, from controlled lines, to Naskhi letters, to joins, to composition. With regular practice and periodic correction, many students have produced a first basmalah piece worthy of framing within a few levels.
Can Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin be learned privately at home?
Yes. In Banjarmasin, an Arabi ustadz or ustadzah can guide your child in learning Arabic Calligraphy at home, with a schedule that fits your family's busy days in areas such as Banjarmasin Tengah, Kayu Tangi, or Kelayan, and online learning through the Arabi App is also available.
What age is suitable to start Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin?
Children in Banjarmasin can start Arabic Calligraphy from an early age, and the levels are matched to each student's ability. Arabi will recognise your child's readiness first so learning feels comfortable and gradual within the daily life of Muslim families in Banjarmasin.
What makes the Arabi method for Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin feel different?
In Banjarmasin, Arabi teaches Arabic Calligraphy with an orderly method led by competent ustadz and ustadzah chosen from various campuses to the Arabi standard. Children are guided step by step so they read the Quran with correct tajwid, understand the meaning, and grow to love religious knowledge in Banjarmasin, in keeping with the scholarly tradition of the Banjar lands.
Does Arabi reach Banjarmasin Tengah and Banjarmasin Utara in Banjarmasin?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Banjarmasin, including Banjarmasin Tengah, Banjarmasin Utara, Banjarmasin Selatan, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Calligraphy stays accessible wherever you are in Banjarmasin.
Child Readiness
Signs You Are Ready to Begin Khat
Before starting Arabic Calligraphy in Banjarmasin, it helps to recognise your child's readiness according to age and ability. This simple checklist helps families in Banjarmasin place students at the right starting point, from those just learning the hijaiyah letters to those who want to deepen their study. Arabic calligraphy welcomes both the beginner and the already trained. The points below sketch how ready your hand and eye are, and the calligrapher sets your level through an opening consultation.
A Child Ready to Begin
Can already hold a pen with a steady grip
Knows some of the hijaiyah letter shapes
Enjoys tracing lines and shapes with care
Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Wants to start from scratch or firm up a familiar style
Ready to repeat strokes in practice at home
Has a set time for one session each week
What Arabi Prepares
A free level-placement consultation
Rule sheets, stroke examples, and tracing practice
A qalam and tool guidance matched to your stage
Comparison
Learning Khat with Arabi Compared to Other Ways
Many families in Banjarmasin are already familiar with reciting the Quran at the langgar and majelis taklim. The honest picture below explains where structured Arabic Calligraphy with Arabi stands compared with other ways, so you in Banjarmasin can choose the learning path that suits your child best. There are many roads into Arabic calligraphy, and each has its place. Here is an honest picture, so you can choose with open eyes while respecting every option.
Aspect
Arabi Private Khat
Self-Study from Video
School Extracurricular
Stroke correction
Every stroke corrected in person by a calligrapher
No one fixes the strokes, and errors in measure settle in quickly
One teacher for many children, so correction per student stays limited
Rule of measure
Measured by the nuqthah dot from the very start
Often guesswork with no standard yardstick
A basic introduction, the rule of measure seldom detailed
Level arrangement
Levels shaped to each student's own progress
Rests on personal discipline to pick the order
Levels hard to arrange within limited hours
Place and schedule
Fitted to you, at your Banjarmasin home or online
Flexible, yet with no guide beside you
Bound to the school's schedule and place
Pricing
Arabic Calligraphy Cost in Banjarmasin
This fee is the same for every Arabi teacher serving Banjarmasin and its surroundings, including Banjarmasin Tengah, Banjarmasin Utara, Banjarmasin Selatan. You are free to learn privately at home or online.
A1Foundational (introduction)Rp 55.100 / per session
A2Foundational (advanced)Rp 63.365 / per session
B1IntermediateRp 72.870 / per session
B2Intermediate (advanced)Rp 83.800 / per session
C1AdvancedRp 96.370 / per session
C2ProficientRp 110.826 / per session
Take a package, and the larger it is the more you save per session:
4 sessionsRp 73.000 per sessionRp 292.000
8 sessionsRp 70.000 per sessionRp 560.000
12 sessionsRp 68.000 per sessionRp 816.000
24 sessionsRp 65.500 per sessionRp 1.572.000
A single session: Rp 72.870 in person, Rp 55.100 online.
Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan famed as the City of a Thousand Rivers, holds a deep Islamic tradition kept alive through the generations. From the Banjarmasin Tengah area around Pasar Lama, the Kayu Tangi and Sungai Andai districts in Banjarmasin Utara, to the dense settlements in Kelayan and Teluk Dalam, mosques, langgar, madrasah, and majelis taklim live within the daily life of Muslim families in Banjarmasin. The city of Banjarmasin carries a long heritage of religious learning, from Masjid Sultan Suriansyah, the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan, to Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin, a centre of religious activity for residents. Within this religious atmosphere, many parents in Banjarmasin want their children to read the Quran with correct tajwid, to love Arabic, and to grow with adab from an early age.
Banjarmasin and the Banjar lands are known for a long heritage of scholarship, including the legacy of Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari. This spirit of seeking religious knowledge lives in many Banjarmasin families, and Arabi supports it with an orderly method so children read the Quran with correct tajwid.
Mosques and langgar alive along the rivers
From Masjid Sultan Suriansyah in the Kuin area to Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin in Banjarmasin Tengah, mosques and langgar are the pulse of religious life for Banjarmasin residents. This atmosphere nurtures families' desire to equip their children with knowledge of the Quran and Arabic.
A familiar tradition of reciting the Quran and majelis taklim
In many Banjarmasin neighbourhoods, from Kelayan and Pekapuran to Kayu Tangi and Sungai Andai, Quran education gardens and majelis taklim run regularly. This culture of learning together helps children in Banjarmasin grow up in an environment close to the Quran.
The Learning Map
Six Khat Milestones, from the First Line to a Framed Piece
Six milestones that mark real progress, measured by the quality of your strokes and the steadiness of each stage.
Milestone 1
Controlled Lines and Dots
You canhold the qalam at the correct angle and produce clean thick and thin lines as well as tidy nuqthah dots.
Correct qalam angle
Thick and thin lines
Neat rhombus dots
Milestone 2
Single Naskhi Letters
You canThe 28 hijaiyah letters in the Naskhi style are written at the correct dot measure, both above and below the baseline.
28 Naskhi letters
Nuqthah measure for each letter
Position on the baseline
Milestone 3
Joins and Words
You canLetters join in their initial, medial, and final positions, forming words with balanced proportions.
Joins in three positions
Word proportion
Spacing between letters
Milestone 4
Sentences and Riq'ah
You canwrite neat short sentences and become acquainted with the Riq'ah khat, the compact style for quick writing.
Neat short sentences
Introduction to Riq'ah
Quick, readable writing
Milestone 5
The Majesty of Thuluth
You canbegin to master the broad curves and layered arrangement of the Thuluth khat, used for ornament and wall calligraphy.
Broad Thuluth curves
Layered arrangement
Wall ornament
Milestone 6
Composition Work
You canarrange a phrase within a single field, managing the empty space and border ornament, until the piece is worthy of framing.
Single field layout
Managing empty space
Border ornament and finishing
Each milestone is measured by the quality of your strokes, so you advance with a correct foundation at every step.
Anatomy of the Material
What You Hold in Every Khat Session
The material is arranged neatly, from rule sheets to sample pieces to copy, so your practice always has a correct reference.
01
The Nuqthah Rule Sheet
Shows the height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the measure of every letter in a number of rhombus dots, as a proven yardstick.
02
Graded Stroke Examples
Single letters, joins, then words and sentences, arranged from the easy to those that demand greater precision.
03
Tracing Practice Sheets
Faint patterns to trace over, training your hand to follow the path of the rule before you write on your own.
04
Reference Gallery of Works
Sample compositions of the basmalah, the asmaul husna, and short phrases, as inspiration and a guide for your first piece.
The material is prepared in layers according to your level and given step by step as the guidance unfolds.
The beauty of khat opens with one correct stroke. Tell us how far you know the letters and the qalam, and Arabi's calligrapher will help gauge which level suits you best. For children, teens, adults, and seniors across the City of a Thousand Rivers. The opening consultation is free via WhatsApp, learning is available at home or online, and you may also register through daftar.arabi.id. Begin your child's Arabic Calligraphy journey in Banjarmasin with Arabi today, and accompany their steps toward reading the Quran more fluently in the city of a thousand rivers.
