Kufic script is known for its geometric, angular form and was widely used for transcribing the early Quran manuscripts.

Arabesque is a form of artistic decoration consisting of surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage.

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, built during the Nasrid dynasty.

Muqarnas, often called 'honeycomb' or 'stalactite' vaulting, is a decorative device used to transition between different structural shapes.

Diwani is a cursive style of Arabic calligraphy developed during the reign of the early Ottoman Turks and used for royal decrees.

The exterior of the Dome of the Rock is famous for its intricate mosaic work and later additions of ornate polychrome tiles.

Yaqut al-Musta'simi was a celebrated calligrapher of the 13th century who refined the Six Scripts, including Thuluth.

An Iwan is a characteristic feature of Islamic architecture, serving as a monumental portal or hall typically opening onto a courtyard.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque, is iconic for its six slender minarets and its tiered dome structure.

Zillij is a Moroccan term for the art of creating intricate geometric tile mosaics, commonly used in North African Islamic architecture.

Nasta'liq is known for its elegant, flowing style with letters that slant towards the lower-left, giving it a suspended or hanging appearance.

A Sabil is a small kiosk or fountain in Islamic cities often built as a charitable work to provide free water to the public.

The Mashrabiya is an architectural element of projecting oriel windows enclosed with carved wood latticework, common in traditional Middle Eastern homes.

A Tughra is a calligraphic signature or seal of an Ottoman Sultan, affixed to official documents and coins.

A Sahn is the traditional courtyard found in most Islamic mosques, which often contains a fountain for ablution.

Arabesque is a form of artistic decoration characterized by intertwining flowing lines, often inspired by floral or vine motifs, symbolizing the infinite nature of creation.

Timurid architecture in Central Asia is famous for its extensive use of brightly colored glazed tiles, especially in shades of turquoise and cobalt blue.

A Maqsura is an enclosed area near the Mihrab, originally created to protect rulers or dignitaries during prayer from assassination attempts.

Al-Khatt al-Mansub refers to the 'proportioned script' systemized by Ibn Muqla, which used the dot as a unit of measurement to ensure mathematical harmony in calligraphy.