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The Script

An introductory course teaching the fundamentals of beautiful and precise Arabic script Khat e Naskh as well as qalam tarashi (making bamboo pens & metal nibs), preparing calligraphy paper, takhti of Arabic letters and joining alphabets for cursive writing.

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Module Details:

The Script

An introductory course teaching the fundamentals of beautiful and precise Arabic script Khat e Naskh as well as qalam tarashi (making bamboo pens & metal nibs), preparing calligraphy paper, takhti of Arabic letters and joining alphabets for cursive writing.

Starts: 21st August 2025
Schedule: Every Thursday
Time: 4:55 PM – 5:35 PM (PKT)
Mode: Onsite only (at Al‑Ilm Institute)

✓ Live Sessions

Live sessions

✓ Q&A

Q & A after class or through written submission

✓ Quizzes

Assignments & Quizzes

✓ Assessment Types

  • Practical tasks and exercises
  • Handwriting and calligraphy submissions
  • Creative composition with illumination

✓ Format and Structure

  • Practical demonstrations and submitted work
  • Open-book, hands-on exercises
  • Physical or digital submissions

✓ Grading Criteria / Rubrics

Grading based on:
  • Accuracy and composition
  • Neatness and presentation
  • Adherence to deadlines
Passing mark: 80%

✓ Feedback Mechanism

  • Personalized feedback from instructor
  • Guidance and encouragement from mentors
  • Timely, task‑specific feedback

✓ Proctoring Requirements

No proctoring required

✓ Weighting of Assessments

Overall performance must reach 80% or above to pass and receive a certificate

The Instructor

Shanila Dadabhoy

Shanila Dadabhoy is an Arabic Calligraphy instructor with a background in both commerce and the arts. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and studied for three years at the Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture. She also earned a diploma in Traditional Islamic Art from VMCTA, affiliated with the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in the UK, and has completed the Quran Ab Aasaan Grammar Course. Additionally, she continues her studies in Quran Tafseer.

Shanila has been a calligraphy instructor at Quest since 2023. Her experience includes assisting in block printing at Kalga, teaching Biomorph at VMCTA, and conducting Islamic art workshops at Courtyard Studio.