Grandeur of Islamic Art Calligraphy

Islamic calligraphy is the art of spiritual. "Islamic Calligraphy is a spiritual geometry tools brought about with the material," according to al-Musta'shimi Yaqut, the Maestro classic, describing the greatness of the legacy of this Islamic tamaddun. Islamic calligraphy was not just any work of art, it is believed charm radiates spirituality. He also personified as a powerful medium that can communicate ideas, so Ubaidilah ibn Abbas calls with al-yad oral or tongue hand.

In fact, at the beginning of the Islamic calligraphy on the shaft not only aesthetically outstanding, but it has also entered the theological territory. Kufi writings, for example, which reached the peak of perfection in the mid-VIII century AD, to be excellent and serve as a compulsory paper for writing manuscripts of the Qur'an. By some fanatical group he believed to come from the angel Gabriel when the first revelation nuzul.

The starting point of Islamic calligraphy kedigdayaan moment with drums ditabuhnya Islamic da'wah in VII century AD The first revelation, Iqra! (Please read!), Is the main inspiration for the grown-blossoms art of Islamic calligraphy in the world. Spirit "read" in turn has spawned an unstoppable revolution that gave birth to 400 branch post after having stagnated for 1000 years. This is a fantastic achievement in the history of literacy in the face of this earth.

In this range was born as a masterpiece of Islamic Calligraphy is a very exalted, not only by Muslims themselves, but also non-Muslims. We can enjoy the glory trail of Islamic calligraphy in various kinds of media, al-amsyaq, religious symbols, and the altars of power, which is still stored and displayed with the graceful.

Books presented by D. Sirojuddin AR is a clever attempt at the same time in order menapaktilasi trace "syajarah al-khaththathin" or lineage of Muslim calligrapher. Carefully, Sirojuddin able to provide the linkage or network Archipelago and the Muslim calligrapher calligraphy masters in the Middle East.

Therefore, what is done is not another Sirojuddin is appreciated masterpiece worthy of observers and activists of Islamic art in Indonesia. This is the magnum opus featuring the first comprehensive work of various masters who have no aesthetic value immeasurably. Of course, this work is lighter to blow up the other great works. Still too many works of masters who have not tersajikan in this book. Apparently Sirojuddin wanted "al-khaththathin syajarah" incarnate and prevalent and creativity in young people in this country.

Finally, if we want to watch and enjoy the charm of the greatness of Islamic calligraphy from time to time and in various' s type, then check out this Sirojuddin book. We not only created a chuckle but also be invited to dive into the ocean majesty fantasy spirituality of Islamic calligraphy. Enjoy!