Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy based on the Arabic alphabet. It is known in Arabic as khatt (Arabic: خط). Arabic calligraphy is the most important and pervasive element in islamic art. It has always been considered the noblest form of art because of its association with the Qur'an, the muslim holy book, which is written in arabic. Arabic calligraphers ( khattat ) are the most highly regarded artists in Islamic culture. Arabic calligraphy, was elevated above all other art forms in the Islamic world because Allah, or God, revealed the divine word of Islam to the Prophet Muhammad (570–632) in the Arabic language. The word calligraphy derived from greek words kallos (beauty) and graphos (writing). And the word خط (khatt) has so many meanings. It can mean 'line', or 'design', or 'construction' or handwriting calligraphy in general or it can be used to refer to a certain type of Arabic calligraphic cursive style...