The Sini script is not constrained to the rules of Arabic calligraphy thus allowing the calligrapher much more freedom of expression. The words can be written from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left and from the middle outwards. 'The Sini Style has been modified for a really long time, there wasn’t an official document recorded, but this font was realised at the end of Yuan Dynasty (1271-368)' Haji Noor explains 'Calligraphy can increase the faith, patience, and also can cultivate one's morality.'

'Imagine Arabic calligraphy shaped into a Chinese character, or Chinese characters shaped into Arabic Quranic verses, and you will get some idea of the intricacy and the brilliance of the Sini calligraphic style.'

What may seem effortless to us is a result of continuous practise, so how long does it take? 'It really depends, sometimes it takes weeks to have an idea, but sometimes, it might just be couple hours.'

Calligraphy was popularised in the Islamic world after it was revealed to Muslims that representations of animate living beings are forbidden. In an effort to still express beauty and artistic flair, geometry and lettering came together to form some of the most beautiful and intricate examples of calligraphy the world has ever seen. This art form was used to decorate tiles, vases, plates, buildings and adorn mosques with verses from the Quran.

The Chinese hold calligraphy in high esteem, crowning it above all of the artistic practises. With various papers, inks and tools for a calligrapher to choose from the art is ever evolving with infinite varieties of styles and aesthetic.

The detail and intricacy in some of his pieces can be seen in the photograph below.