Ibn Muqla (Ibn Muqla al-Baghdadi)

Ibn Muqla al-Baghdadi was a prominent 10th-century Arab scholar, calligrapher, and statesman known for his innovations in Arabic calligraphy. He is credited with developing the “six scripts” of Arabic writing, which formalized letter shapes and improved legibility. His work established standards for calligraphy that influenced generations of scribes and artists. Beyond calligraphy, Ibn Muqla held political positions in the Abbasid Caliphate and contributed to literature and culture. His legacy is significant in the fields of art and scholarship, making him a key figure in the history of Arabic writing.