Learn khat from the tip of the qalam to a piece worthy of framing. Naskhi as the foundation, then Riq'ah and Thuluth, with proportions measured by the nuqthah. For children, teens, adults, and seniors alike, through private lessons at home and online with calligraphers trained in the Arabi Method.
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, step by step
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, step by step
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter measured by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeChildren from 5 years to seniors
2 WaysIn person at home and online
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, step by step
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter measured by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeChildren from 5 years to seniors
2 WaysIn person at home and online
Quick Answer
What is the Arabic calligraphy (khat) course at Arabi?
The Arabi Method brings systematic teaching of Arabic Calligraphy for students in Tanjung Pinang, from Tanjungpinang Kota to the coastal area of Senggarang, with clear stages so the results stick and progress is gradual. Arabi's Arabic calligraphy (khat) course teaches the art of writing Arabic letters beautifully and with correct rules.
Key points
Strokes are measured by the nuqthah dot unit, so the proportions of each letter stay true.
Naskhi is made solid first as the parent style, before moving up to Riq'ah and Thuluth.
Every practice sheet is corrected directly by the calligrapher, from line thickness to letter spacing.
Open to children from 5 years old, students, professionals, and seniors.
Quick facts
Khat styles
Naskhi, Riq'ah, Thuluth
Unit of measure
The nuqthah dot from the qalam tip
How you learn
Private, in person and online
Age
5 years to seniors
The Mark of Arabi Khat
What Makes Learning Khat at Arabi Different
A few things that help your strokes find their beauty sooner.
Measuring by the Nuqthah Dot
You measure the height and width of each letter with the rhombus dot unit from the qalam tip. From this, the strokes become balanced, readable, and faithful to the correct rules of khat.
Drawing in Front of You
The calligrapher shows the hand movements that words cannot explain, from the angle of the qalam to the pressure of each stroke, so you can imitate them precisely.
Advancing Once You Are Solid
One style is made solid first, beginning with Naskhi as the parent, before moving on to Riq'ah and Thuluth, so the foundation stays strong.
Classes
Ways to Learn Calligraphy
In Person
Private at Home
60 minutes per session
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The calligrapher comes to your home
Draws the example directly in front of you
Strokes corrected on every practice sheet
Choose a morning, evening, or holiday session
Online
Private Online
60 minutes per session
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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 marks where things need fixing, from line thickness to letter spacing, so the proportion of your writing keeps improving.
Rules Measured by the Dot Unit
Each letter is measured by the nuqthah dot unit from the qalam tip, so your writing is balanced and faithful to the standard rules.
Three Styles, Step by Step
Naskhi as the clear and readable parent, then the compact Riq'ah, up to the majestic Thuluth for ornamental works.
A Path to a Framed Piece
Guidance leads to the ability to arrange a whole composition, from the basmalah to a short phrase worthy of framing.
Teachers who understand Tanjung Pinang
Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah guide students across various areas of Tanjung Pinang, from Tanjungpinang Barat and Batu Sembilan to Kampung Bugis, with expertise and the heart of a teacher in teaching Arabic Calligraphy.
Private learning at home and online
In Tanjung Pinang you can choose Arabic Calligraphy privately at home or online through the Arabi App, fitting your family's daily life in this island city whose areas are far apart.
A method that upholds adab
Learning Arabic Calligraphy in Tanjung Pinang goes hand in hand with planting adab, in keeping with the Malay Islamic tradition of the city that upholds good character and courtesy in seeking religious knowledge.
Child Readiness
Signs You Are Ready to Begin Khat
Before starting Arabic Calligraphy, Muslim families in Tanjung Pinang can consider their child's readiness through stages matched to age and ability, from learning the basics to advanced levels, so learning feels light and enjoyable. Arabic calligraphy is open to beginners and the already trained alike. The points below give a picture of how ready your hand and eye are, and the calligrapher sets your level through an opening consultation.
A Child Ready to Begin
Already able to hold a pen steadily
Recognizes some of the hijaiyah letter shapes
Enjoys tracing lines and shapes with diligence
Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Wishes to learn from scratch or to firm up a familiar style
Willing to practice repeating strokes at home
Has regular 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 suited to your stage
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Calligraphy in Tanjung Pinang
Tanjung Pinang is the capital of Riau Islands Province, set on Bintan Island, a Malay city with deep Islamic roots. Across the water from the city lies Penyengat Island, the center of Malay Islamic civilization in the era of the Riau Lingga Kingdom, where Masjid Raya Sultan Riau has stood for more than a century and where religious knowledge and Arabic once flourished. From the city center in Tanjungpinang Kota and Tanjungpinang Barat, the busy areas of Batu Sembilan and Bukit Bestari, to the coastal settlements of Senggarang and Kampung Bugis, Muslim families in Tanjung Pinang keep the tradition of Quran recitation alive in mosques, surau, madrasah, and majelis taklim passed down through the generations. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Calligraphy in Tanjung Pinang feel woven into the Malay Islamic heritage of this city.
Penyengat Island across the water from Tanjung Pinang holds a long history of religious knowledge and Arabic from the era of the Riau Lingga Kingdom. Your child learns Arabic Calligraphy with the adab and depth that fit the Islamic heritage of this city.
A tradition of Quran recitation rooted in a coastal city
From the surau in Senggarang and Kampung Bugis to the mosques in Batu Sembilan, the tradition of Quran recitation in Tanjung Pinang lives on through the generations. The Arabi Method carries on those roots with structured, lasting teaching of Arabic Calligraphy.
Guidance that reaches across areas
From Tanjungpinang Kota and Bukit Bestari to Dompak, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah guide families in Tanjung Pinang to learn Arabic Calligraphy privately at home or online through the Arabi App.
The First Piece
The Phrase a Calligrapher Often Writes First
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
QS Al-Fatihah: 1
The basmalah is the phrase most often written in Arabic calligraphy, opening a piece and a practice in composition. Within it gather varied letter shapes, curves, joins, and spaces that call for balance, which is why it is often chosen as a student's first framed work.
Reviews
Stories from Arabi Calligraphy Students
4.9From 34 parent reviews
My child, who used to lack patience, now traces lines and dots with care. The calligrapher draws in front of him, so he knows exactly how the hand moves.
I started from scratch in my thirties. Learning Naskhi with the nuqthah rule made my writing neat, and I have already framed my first basmalah.
Through guidance in the naskah branch, I came to understand the required and chosen styles. Correction on every sheet made my strokes more measured ahead of the MKQ.
The Arabi Khat Method
Inheriting the Way of the Master Calligraphers, Arranged for Beginners
The Arabi Method brings systematic teaching of Arabic Calligraphy for students in Tanjung Pinang, from Tanjungpinang Kota to the coastal area of Senggarang, with clear stages so the results stick and progress is gradual. Khat has been passed from teacher to student through copying examples and direct correction. Arabi preserves this way and arranges it into clear steps.
Copying the teacher's example
Manqul
You write over or beside the rule example, training your eye and hand to recognize the correct shape of each letter before writing on your own.
Learning face to face
Talaqqi
The calligrapher draws the strokes in front of you and shows the hand movements that words alone cannot explain, from the angle of the qalam to the pressure of each stroke.
Assessing every sheet
Stroke Correction
Each practice is marked where it needs fixing, from line thickness, to the evenness of the rows, to the spacing between letters, so the proportions keep improving.
The Arabi Method arrangement
Gradual Levels
One style is made solid before moving on, so the foundation of your strokes stays strong and steady as the material grows.
For generations, calligraphers (khattat) learned by copying their teacher's work letter by letter, then offering their practice for correction until the strokes stayed faithful to the rules. This is the tradition Arabi preserves and arranges into orderly levels, so a beginner who has never held a qalam has a clear path toward a finished piece.
Comparison
Learning Khat with Arabi Compared to Other Ways
Many families in Tanjung Pinang look for Arabic Calligraphy learning that is structured with a clear method, so a student's progress can be followed from one meeting to the next. Here is an honest picture of how Arabi helps families in Tanjung Pinang compared with other options. There are many ways 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.
Stroke correction
Arabi Private Khat
Every stroke is corrected directly by a calligrapher
Self-Study from VideoNo one fixes the strokes, and errors in measure easily settle in
School ExtracurricularOne teacher for many children, so correction per student is limited
Rule of measure
Arabi Private Khat
Measured by the nuqthah dot unit from the start
Self-Study from VideoOften guesswork without a standard yardstick
School ExtracurricularBasic introduction, the rule of measure rarely detailed
Level arrangement
Arabi Private Khat
Levels arranged to match each student's progress
Self-Study from VideoDepends on personal discipline to choose the order
School ExtracurricularLevels hard to arrange because of limited time
Place and schedule
Arabi Private Khat
Fitted to you, in person at home or online
Self-Study from VideoFlexible, yet without a guide alongside you
School ExtracurricularTied to the school's schedule and place
Pricing
Arabic Calligraphy Cost in Tanjung Pinang
The price is the same for all cities. Learn privately at home or online. Contact Arabi for a free initial assessment.
Or pay per session: Rp 55.100 online, Rp 72.870 private, tutor visits your home.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Calligraphy Course
Can I learn Arabic calligraphy from scratch without being able to draw?
Yes. Arabic calligraphy calls for precision and practice with correct rules, and this can be trained by anyone. You start by holding the qalam, training lines and dots, then measuring letters with the nuqthah unit. Arabi's calligraphers 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 step by step. Naskhi is taught first because its forms are clear, easy to read, and serve as the parent of the other styles. Once Naskhi is solid, you become acquainted with the compact Riq'ah for quick writing, then the majestic Thuluth with its broad curves for ornament and wall pieces. Each style has 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 measure 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 measure, your writing becomes balanced and faithful to the same rules of khat the masters have used for generations.
What is the minimum age for a child to join the Arabic calligraphy course?
A child who can already hold a pen steadily and recognizes the hijaiyah letters is generally ready to begin, usually around 5 years and above. For children, the guidance is suited to 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?
Yes. Arabi offers khat classes at home or online through the screen. In an online class, the calligrapher draws the example live and you send photos of your practice to be corrected on the spot. 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 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 for each person because khat is measured by the quality of strokes that keep improving. What matters 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 lessons in Tanjung Pinang be private at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah offer private Arabic Calligraphy lessons at home in many areas of Tanjung Pinang, from Tanjungpinang Kota, Bukit Bestari, and Batu Sembilan to Senggarang, with a schedule that fits your family's daily life.
What age is suitable to begin Arabic Calligraphy in Tanjung Pinang?
Children in Tanjung Pinang can begin Arabic Calligraphy from an early age, and the levels are adjusted to each student's ability. Arabi will first help you recognize your child's readiness so learning feels comfortable and gradual amid family life in Tanjung Pinang.
Is Arabic Calligraphy in Tanjung Pinang available online?
Yes. Beyond private lessons at home, families in Tanjung Pinang can learn Arabic Calligraphy online through the Arabi App, so students can keep reciting the Quran with guidance even when the areas of this island city are far apart or family schedules are full.
How does Arabi maintain the quality of Arabic Calligraphy teachers in Tanjung Pinang?
Arabi's Arabic Calligraphy teachers in Tanjung Pinang are ustadz and ustadzah trained in the Arabi Method, graduates of various campuses, with expertise in Quran recitation and Arabic and the heart of a teacher who teaches with sincerity, so your child in Tanjung Pinang is guided with patience and good adab.
Does Arabi reach Tanjungpinang Kota and Tanjungpinang Barat in Tanjung Pinang?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Tanjung Pinang, including Tanjungpinang Kota, Tanjungpinang Barat, Tanjungpinang Timur, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Calligraphy stays accessible wherever you are in Tanjung Pinang.
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.
