Kufic and Chinese Calligraphy
Workshop as part of Salaam Festival
By profession a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, Samar Farooq accidentally fell into the beautiful world of calligraphy during the COVID -19 pandemic.
She specialises in Chinese Arabic calligraphy (Sini) and Kufic calligraphy. For Samar, calligraphy serves as a Tazkiya-e-Nafs (Purification of Soul) and she wishes to inspire others the same way.
Her calligraphy is a way of expressing her inner self in the form of art. The Prophetic saying that has always inspired her is, “Allah is beautiful and he loves beauty.”
Learning calligraphy and exploring the world of art have brought a balance in Samar’s life helping her manage mental wellness better, creating a feeling of joy and providing an excellent stress relief mechanism from day-to-day tasks. As a result, she would like to promote arts as a means to enjoy life, have fun, promote creativity, raise mental well-being awareness and create a social space for connection.
This workshop is part of Salaam Festival, a week-long celebration that reflects the diversity of Islamic art and culture.