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Historical Evolution of Arabic Script: An Appraisal

Abstract

The invention of writing script has always been very beneficial. If these scripts had not been invented, we could not have benefited from the gems of arts and science. We must lose the precious experiences of our ancestors. It is due to this invention that the glorious scholarly work by intellectual minds is safe. Manuscript is the key to save thoughts and theories. With the passage of time, its importance and magnificence increases. Arts and sciences, cultures and civilizations, religions, ethics, history and experiences were developed and enhanced after the invention of writing. That is why the creation of writing script is an interesting chapter of the world’s history. This thesis summarizes history of the writing style and a brief sketch of its evolutionary upheaval. The main concern of the article is the history of Arabic writing that has the distinction of being the most ancient writing system of the world. All of our ancestors’ essence of work is in Arabic script. Also, the noble book of Muslims Holy Qur’ān was revealed in this Arabic script. Hence, Arabic brought grand revolution in the world due to its religious magnificence and dignity. The significance of the Arabic writing system cannot be denied. The paper explains how Arabic script of writing transformed into a recent structure.

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