--- product_id: 48135179 title: "Gateway to Arabic: Handwriting book" price: "₹ 3165" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/48135179-gateway-to-arabic-handwriting-book store_origin: IN region: India --- # Side-by-side naskh & ruq'ah comparison Numbered pen stroke guidance Master ruq'ah handwriting style Gateway to Arabic: Handwriting book **Price:** ₹ 3165 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Unlock the art of Arabic handwriting and join a global community of fluent script masters! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gateway to Arabic: Handwriting book - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3165 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/48135179-gateway-to-arabic-handwriting-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual-Style Learning:** Compare printed naskh and handwritten ruq'ah scripts side-by-side for deeper understanding and faster skill acquisition. - • **Designed for Progress:** Ideal for learners who completed Gateway Book One, ensuring a smooth transition to confident Arabic handwriting. - • **Fluent Ruq'ah Mastery:** Learn the most widespread, fastest Arabic handwriting style favored across the Middle East. - • **Step-by-Step Stroke Guidance:** Numbered arrows guide pen movements precisely, perfect for beginners and those refining their technique. - • **Contextual Practice with Qur'anic Verses:** Reinforce skills by copying meaningful ayat with included translations, connecting language learning to cultural depth. ## Overview The Gateway to Arabic Handwriting Book is a carefully structured guide designed for learners familiar with the Arabic alphabet, focusing on the ruq'ah handwriting style. Featuring side-by-side comparisons with printed naskh script, numbered stroke directions, and practice with authentic Qur'anic verses, it offers a comprehensive, culturally rich path to mastering fluid Arabic handwriting. ## Description The "Gateway to Arabic Handwriting Book" has been written as part of the "Gateway to Arabic" series with a view to giving students the opportunity to learn, practise and acquire proficiency in a fluid style of Arabic handwriting. It is recommended that students should already have completed at least Book One of the "Gateway" series and be familiar with the Arabic alphabet before embarking upon this book. Although a number of handwriting styles are used in the Middle East, the style taught in this book, namely ruq'ah, is the most widespread and the easiest to learn. Compared to the printed style of Arabic, which is termed naskh, ruq'ah offers the advantage of being much quicker to write. The book has been organised so that identical naskh and ruq'ah texts appear on facing pages for ease of comparison and contrast. The first section sets out the letters of the Arabic alphabet in all their forms: initial, medial, final and isolate. The precise direction and sequence of pen movements for each letter have been clearly indicated through the use of numbered arrows. Having completed the presentation of the alphabet in all its forms, the book then provides the student with the chance to learn the ruq'ah ligatures and practise copying complete words and phrases, most of which would already be familiar to the Muslim student. A further opportunity for the reinforcement of handwriting skills is given through the copying of selective ayat (verses of the Qur'an). A translation of these verses is included on the page on which they appear. Review: A great beginners writing guide , especially for westerners who are not used to the script . - I love this book . A resource for complete beginners. I also struggle with my hands so to have the guidelines to get used to the best way to write the script is great for me . It helps me see that I'm making progress. Review: Does exactly what it says! - It shows the letters in all their forms and then how to join them. It is exactly what I've been looking for - most of the other books only give the letters in isolated form. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 401,354 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,953 in Language Training by Language | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 Reviews | ## Images ![Gateway to Arabic: Handwriting book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IEOVatyZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great beginners writing guide , especially for westerners who are not used to the script . *by H***N on 5 April 2019* I love this book . A resource for complete beginners. I also struggle with my hands so to have the guidelines to get used to the best way to write the script is great for me . It helps me see that I'm making progress. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what it says! *by S***S on 12 October 2020* It shows the letters in all their forms and then how to join them. It is exactly what I've been looking for - most of the other books only give the letters in isolated form. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a very good starter book for both young and old. *by A***N on 30 January 2020* This appeals greatly to me as Arabic appears as difficult to understand as it is beautiful to hear. This looks to be a simple exercise book with easy to follow instructions for students. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gateway to Arabic Handwriting Book (Arabic Edition) - Arabic from the Beginning: Part One [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye [Paperback] Imran Hamza Alawiye --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/48135179-gateway-to-arabic-handwriting-book](https://www.desertcart.in/products/48135179-gateway-to-arabic-handwriting-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*