Islamic script
[ɪz-ˈla-mɪk skrɪpt]
nounpl: Islamic scripts
escrita islâmica
1. Any of various writing systems used to write Islamic texts and languages, particularly Arabic script and its adaptations for other languages such as Persian, Urdu, and Ottoman Turkish
The Quran is traditionally written in Islamic script, specifically in Arabic calligraphy.
O Alcorão é tradicionalmente escrito em escrita islâmica, especificamente em caligrafia árabe.
2. The calligraphic and decorative forms of writing developed within Islamic culture and used for religious, administrative, and artistic purposes
Islamic script demonstrates the cultural and artistic achievements of medieval Islamic civilization.
A escrita islâmica demonstra as realizações culturais e artísticas da civilização islâmica medieval.
3. The style of handwriting and typography characteristic of Islamic manuscripts and documents
Scholars studied the Islamic script to authenticate the ancient manuscript.
Os estudiosos estudaram a escrita islâmica para autenticar o manuscrito antigo.
In Brazil and Portugal, Islamic script is typically discussed in academic, religious, and cultural heritage contexts. The term 'escrita islâmica' is used in museums, universities, and cultural institutions to refer to this writing system. In the USA, both 'Islamic script' and 'Arabic script' are used interchangeably, though Islamic scholars may prefer 'Islamic script' to emphasize its religious and cultural significance beyond just the Arabic language. The study of Islamic script is important in Islamic studies, art history, and historical research across all Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
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