Learn khat from your very first touch of the qalam to a piece ready for the wall. You build Naskhi as your ground, then rise to Riq'ah and Thuluth, with every proportion counted by the nuqthah dot. Open to children, teens, adults, and seniors across Samarinda, taught at home along both banks of the Mahakam or online with calligraphers trained in the Arabi Method.
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth in sequence
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth in sequence
The Nuqthah RuleEach letter counted by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt home and online
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth in sequence
The Nuqthah RuleEach letter counted by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt home and online
Quick Answer
What is the Arabic calligraphy (khat) course at Arabi in Samarinda?
The Arabi method for Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda guides students step by step, from basic introduction to lasting ability, with support from an ustadz or ustadzah who adapts to each family's needs across areas such as Sungai Kunjang and Sambutan. Arabi's Arabic calligraphy (khat) course in Samarinda teaches you to write Arabic letters with beauty and correct proportion.
Key points
Each stroke is counted by the nuqthah dot, so the proportion of every letter holds true.
Naskhi is firmed up first as the parent style before you rise to Riq'ah and Thuluth.
Every practice sheet gets a direct correction, from line weight to the space between letters.
Welcomes children of 5 and up, students, working adults, and seniors.
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 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.
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda
Samarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan, stretching along both banks of the Mahakam River and connecting areas such as Samarinda Ilir, Samarinda Ulu, and Samarinda Seberang. Along this riverside stands the Islamic Center Samarinda Mosque in Teluk Lerong, one of the grandest mosques in the region and a hub of religious activity for residents. Muslim families in Samarinda keep the tradition of learning to recite the Quran alive through mosques, madrasah, pesantren, and lively majelis taklim, from the city centre out to the settlements across the river. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda feel woven into daily life, guided by ustadz and ustadzah who understand the rhythm of this city on the Mahakam.
The Islamic Center Mosque on the bank of the Mahakam River is a centre of religious life for the people of Samarinda. Your child learns Arabic Calligraphy with adab and depth that align with the Islamic character of this city.
Reaching both banks of the Mahakam
From Samarinda Ilir and Samarinda Ulu to Samarinda Seberang, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah guide families learning Arabic Calligraphy privately at home or online, with the distance between riverbanks no longer an obstacle.
Roots in madrasah and majelis taklim
Samarinda holds a living tradition of madrasah, pesantren, and majelis taklim passed down through generations. The Arabi method carries on those roots with structured teaching of Arabic Calligraphy that stays with each student.
The Arabi Khat Method
Carrying On the Masters' Way, Set in Order for Beginners
The Arabi method for Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda guides students step by step, from basic introduction to lasting ability, with support from an ustadz or ustadzah who adapts to each family's needs across areas such as Sungai Kunjang and Sambutan. Khat has travelled from teacher to student through copying examples and receiving direct correction. Arabi keeps this way alive and lays it out in clear steps.
Copying the teacher's example
Manqul
You write over or beside the rule example, teaching your eye and hand to know the true shape of each letter before you write on your own.
Learning face to face
Talaqqi
The calligrapher lays down the strokes before your eyes and shows the hand movements that words alone leave out, from the tilt of the qalam to the weight of each stroke.
Assessing every sheet
Stroke Correction
Each practice is marked wherever it needs work, from line weight, to the level of the rows, to the gap between letters, so your proportions keep sharpening.
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.
Across generations, calligraphers (khattat) learned by tracing their teacher's work letter by letter, then handing over their practice for correction until the strokes held true to the rules. Arabi carries this same tradition and arranges it into orderly levels, so a beginner in Samarinda who has never lifted a qalam walks a clear path toward a finished piece.
Child Readiness
Signs You Are Ready to Begin Khat
Before starting Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda, it helps to recognise your child's readiness according to age and ability, so the learning process for students in Samarinda feels light, gradual, and enjoyable. Arabic calligraphy welcomes beginners and the already trained alike. 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 a few of the hijaiyah letter shapes
Enjoys tracing lines and shapes with care
Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Wishes to start from zero or to firm up a style you know
Willing to repeat strokes in practice at home
Has a regular slot 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
Who It Is For
Khat Welcomes the Patient and the Diligent, at Any Age
Arabic calligraphy asks for precision, patience, and repeated practice under correct rules. That is why Arabi opens khat classes across Samarinda for a range of needs and ages, with guidance shaped to each learner along the Mahakam.
Children and Teens
Growing precision and patience early, while nurturing a love for the letters of the Quran through strokes that feel enjoyable.
Students Who Love Writing as Art
Getting ready for the khattil Quran competition (MKQ) or bringing correct rules to personal notes and creative work.
Adults and Professionals
Turning a calming hobby into framed pieces for the home in Samarinda or a meaningful gift for family and friends.
Seniors and Mosque Volunteers
Filling the day with a meaningful, settling activity, while gaining the skill to write mosque wall ornament and decoration for events.
Real Arabi Teachers
Ustadz Who Teach Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
SUIN
Ustadz Syahrul M.
UIN Sunan Gunung Djati BandungPendidikan Bahasa Arab
Membimbing santri dari hafalan surat pendek sampai juz yang lebih panjang, dengan target yang masuk akal dan terukur. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Pengalaman yang dibentuk di UIN membuatnya sabar menghadapi tiap santri.
Tahfidz
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
UUIN
Ustadzah Utari N.
Institut Studi Al-Qur'An Dan Ilmu Keislaman Sunan PandanaranIlmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir
Membimbing bacaan santri agar makhraj dan sifat hurufnya tepat, sehingga tiap huruf keluar dengan benar dan jelas. Adab dan pemahaman keislaman ditanam bersama pelajaran. Bekal akademiknya dari UIN menjadikan penjelasannya tertata dan mudah diikuti.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
HAl-Azhar Kairo
Ustadz Huda N.
Universitas Al-Azhar, KairoAkidah Filsafat
Membimbing santri menghafal Al-Quran dengan murajaah yang teratur supaya hafalan melekat, sambil menjaga bacaan tetap bertajwid. Hafalan tumbuh sedikit demi sedikit dan terjaga.
Tahfidz
Bahasa Arab
Tahsin Tajwid
Mengaji Al-Quran
Studi Islam
MDarussalam Gontor
Ustadz Majid R.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Mengakrabkan santri dengan bahasa Arab lewat kosakata dan percakapan, lalu menapak ke tata bahasa dengan cara yang menyenangkan. Makna ayat ikut dibuka lewat tafsir yang ringan dicerna. Tempaan disiplin di Gontor terlihat dari caranya membimbing dengan teratur dan sabar.
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
Tafsir
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
Reviews
Stories from Arabi Calligraphy Students
5.0From 34 parent reviews
My child, who once had little patience, now traces lines and dots with care. The calligrapher draws in front of him, so he sees exactly how the hand should move.
I began from scratch in my thirties here in Samarinda. Learning Naskhi with the nuqthah rule made my writing neat, and my first basmalah is already framed.
Guidance in the naskah branch helped me grasp the required and chosen styles. Correction on each sheet made my strokes more measured ahead of the MKQ.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Calligraphy Course
Can I learn Arabic calligraphy from scratch without being able to draw?
Yes. Arabic calligraphy rests on precision and practice with correct rules, and that can be trained by anyone. You begin by holding the qalam, training lines and dots, then counting letters by the nuqthah unit. Arabi's calligraphers in Samarinda 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 sequence. Naskhi comes first because its forms are clear, easy to read, and serve 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 gradually.
What is the nuqthah rule in Arabic calligraphy?
The nuqthah is a rhombus-shaped dot unit printed from the tip of the qalam, used to count each letter. The height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the curve of a letter are all measured by a certain number of dots. With this counting, your writing turns balanced and true to the same rules of khat the masters have kept for generations.
What is the minimum age for a child to join the Arabic calligraphy course in Samarinda?
A child who can already hold a pen with a steady grip and knows the hijaiyah letters is generally ready to begin, usually around 5 years and above. For children, the guidance follows the steadiness of their hand and their span of focus, starting from simple lines and dots. A free consultation via WhatsApp 628164896943 helps us gauge your child's readiness.
Can the calligraphy course be done online in Samarinda?
Yes. Arabi offers khat classes at home across Samarinda, from Samarinda Ulu to Samarinda Seberang, or online through the screen. 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 backed by the Arabi App, and registration goes through daftar.arabi.id.
Does Arabi prepare students for calligraphy competitions such as the MKQ?
Yes, for students who are interested. 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 create a calligraphy piece?
The time differs from person to person because khat is measured by the quality of strokes that keep improving. What matters is diligent practice and steadiness at 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 lessons in Samarinda be held privately at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah offer private Arabic Calligraphy lessons at home across many areas of Samarinda, from Samarinda Ilir, Samarinda Ulu, and Sungai Kunjang to Samarinda Seberang, and online learning is also available so study stays regular even when your family's schedule is busy.
What age is suitable to start Arabic Calligraphy in Samarinda?
Children in Samarinda can start Arabic Calligraphy from an early age, and the levels are matched to each student's ability. Arabi will help you recognise your child's readiness first so learning feels comfortable and gradual within the daily life of families in Samarinda.
How does Arabi maintain the quality of Arabic Calligraphy teachers in Samarinda?
Arabi's Arabic Calligraphy teachers in Samarinda are ustadz and ustadzah trained in the Arabi method, graduates of various campuses, with expertise in Quran recitation and Arabic and a heart for teaching, so your child in Samarinda is guided with patience and good adab.
Does Arabi reach Samarinda Ilir and Samarinda Ulu in Samarinda?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Samarinda, including Samarinda Ilir, Samarinda Ulu, Samarinda Seberang, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Calligraphy stays accessible wherever you are in Samarinda.
Comparison
Learning Khat with Arabi Compared to Other Ways
Many families in Samarinda weigh different ways for their children to learn to recite the Quran and study Arabic. Here is an honest picture of how Arabic Calligraphy structured with a clear method through Arabi helps families in Samarinda compared with other options. There are many ways for families in Samarinda to learn Arabic calligraphy, and each has its place. Here is an honest picture, so you can choose with open eyes while still respecting every option.
Aspect
Arabi Private Khat
Self-Study from Video
School Extracurricular
Stroke correction
Every stroke gets a direct correction from a calligrapher
No one fixes the strokes, and errors of measure quietly settle in
One teacher for many children, so correction per student is thin
Rule of measure
Counted by the nuqthah dot unit from the very start
Often guesswork with no standard yardstick
A basic introduction, the rule of measure seldom detailed
Level arrangement
Levels laid out to follow each student's own progress
Rests on personal discipline to order the material
Levels hard to lay out because time is short
Place and schedule
Shaped around you, at home in Samarinda or online
Flexible, yet with no guide at your side
Bound to the school's schedule and place
Pricing
Arabic Calligraphy Cost in Samarinda
This fee is the same for every Arabi teacher serving Samarinda and its surroundings, including Samarinda Ilir, Samarinda Ulu, Samarinda Seberang. 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.
Calligraphy asks for a teacher whose hand is trained and whose heart is patient. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah calligraphers are skilled experts chosen from a range of campuses and universities, equipped with the Arabi Method to guide beginners in a structured way. Across Samarinda they draw in front of you, correct with gentleness, and cheer you on with every sheet, until your strokes find their beauty.
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Trained Khat ExpertCampus graduate
Masters the rules of Naskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, and can draw a rule-faithful example right in front of you.
Naskhi
Riq'ah
Thuluth
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Trained in the Arabi MethodNational network
Lays out levels and corrections in order, so a beginner who has never held a qalam walks a clear path toward a finished piece.
The Arabi Khat Method
The nuqthah rule
Level arrangement
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A Teacher's HeartIn person and online
Patient with strokes that are still stiff, encouraging with good manners, and glad at every small step a student takes.
The beauty of khat begins with a single correct stroke. Tell us how far you know the letters and the qalam, and Arabi's calligrapher will help gauge which level you should start from. For children, teens, adults, and seniors. 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 Samarinda with Arabi today.
