Original Handwritten Quranic Calligraphy in Nastaliq (Surah Al-Imran 169–170) For Sale

This is a true masterpiece of Persian calligraphy, an original handwritten Quranic artwork by Master Mohammad Mahmoodi, one of Iran’s foremost Nastaliq calligraphers and a senior instructor at the Iranian Calligraphy Association in Qazvin, Iran.

Master Mahmoodi is widely celebrated for his exquisite Nastaliq style, deeply rooted in the Qajar and Safavid traditions (Isfahan School / Maktab-e Isfahan) — known for its graceful lines, poetic balance, and historical refinement.

• Type: Original handwritten Islamic calligraphy (not a print)

• Script: Persian Nastaliq

• Verses: Surah Āl ‘Imrān (3:169–170)وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ الَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ أَمْوَاتًا ۚ بَلْ أَحْيَاءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ
  ‏ فَرِحِينَ بِمَا آتَاهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ وَيَسْتَبْشِرُونَ بِالَّذِينَ لَمْ يَلْحَقُوا بِهِم مِّنْ خَلْفِهِمْ أَلَّا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ

• Translation:

  “And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allah as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision. Rejoicing in what Allah has bestowed upon them of His bounty...”

• Signature: Signed by the artist

• Paper: Handmade by the artist himself

• Frame Size: 53 × 74 cm

• Artwork Size:25 × 45 cm

• Frame: Included

The Nastaliq script is the most elegant and refined form of Persian calligraphy, developed in Iran in the 14th–15th centuries. It is often called the “bride of calligraphic scripts” for its beauty and flowing rhythm — traditionally used in Persian manuscripts, poetry, and sacred art.

This piece is 100% original and fully handwritten, signed by the artist, and accompanied by handmade paper — a hallmark of authentic Persian artistry.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or requests for additional photos. I will be happy to provide more details or assist with international shipping inquiries.