Is Scheherazade New really free?

Yes! Scheherazade New is 100% free for both personal and commercial use under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. It's developed by SIL International, a non-profit organization dedicated to language development.

What's included in the download?

The ZIP file includes 2 TTF font files: ScheherazadeNew-Regular and ScheherazadeNew-Bold, plus the license file. The font supports extensive Arabic script coverage for multiple languages.

How do I install Scheherazade New?

Windows: Right-click the TTF file and select 'Install'. Mac: Double-click the TTF file and click 'Install Font'. Linux: Copy TTF files to ~/.fonts/ directory.

What languages does it support?

Scheherazade New supports 100+ languages using Arabic script including Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Urdu, Kurdish, Pashto, Sindhi, Uyghur, Balochi, Kashmiri, and various Ajami scripts.

When should I choose Scheherazade New instead of Amiri or Noto Naskh Arabic?

Choose Scheherazade New when you need stronger multilingual Arabic-script coverage, heavy diacritics, Quranic passages, or scholarly publishing support. Choose Amiri for a more classical reading tone, and choose Noto Naskh Arabic when the main goal is screen-first digital reading for websites or apps.

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Traditional Naskh

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Name: Scheherazade New Font
Author: SIL International

A traditional Arabic Naskh download for Quranic text, scholarly publishing, and multilingual Arabic-script projects. Get both TTF weights with full diacritics support and broad language coverage.

100% Free100+ LanguagesAcademic Use

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شهرزاد

Scheherazade - شهرزاد

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Try fully vocalized Arabic, academic text, or multilingual script samples here before you choose Scheherazade New.

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فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

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1.5 MB

Complete Package

2 font files + license

TTF

Universal Format

Works on all systems

Free

SIL OFL 1.1 License

Commercial use allowed

Download Scheherazade New Package

Get both Regular and Bold weights in TTF format. Perfect for academic and multilingual publishing.

What's included:

ScheherazadeNew-Regular.ttf
ScheherazadeNew-Bold.ttf
Supports 100+ languages
Full diacritics & OpenType features
OFL.txt (license file)

✓ No registration required • ✓ Instant download • ✓ 100% free

Why Choose Scheherazade New?

Perfect for Academic Texts

Traditional Naskh style optimized for scholarly publications, religious texts, and extended reading.

100+ Languages Supported

Extensive character set for Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Kurdish, Pashto, Sindhi, and many Ajami scripts.

Full Diacritics & Marks

Comprehensive support for all Arabic diacritical marks (tashkil) and scholarly notations.

Best For

Choose Scheherazade New when you need a text-first Arabic font for Quranic passages, academic publishing, or multilingual Arabic-script coverage.

Fully vocalized Arabic

Choose Scheherazade New when you need strong support for tashkil, Quranic passages, and scholarly Arabic with many marks.

100+ Arabic-script languages

A strong fit for multilingual documentation across Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Pashto, Kurdish, Sindhi, and other Arabic-script workflows.

Not your UI-first choice

If your main need is app UI or modern screen interfaces, Cairo or Noto Naskh Arabic will usually be easier fits.

Compare Scheherazade New

Use this quick guide if you are choosing between traditional Arabic text fonts for reading, publishing, or multilingual work.

Scheherazade New

Best for Quranic text, academic publishing, multilingual Arabic-script coverage, and heavy diacritics.

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Amiri

Choose this if you want a more classical reading-oriented Naskh font for books, formal Arabic, and traditional text tone.

Compare with Amiri

Noto Naskh Arabic

Choose this if you want a more screen-first Naskh option for websites, apps, and digital reading.

Compare with Noto Naskh Arabic

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Quran 55:13 - Traditional Naskh with Full Diacritics

فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?

Perfect For

Academic & Religious Publishing

Ideal for journals, research papers, Quran, Hadith, and classical Islamic texts.

Multilingual Documentation

Perfect for dictionaries, linguistic resources, and minority language preservation projects.

Educational Materials

Excellent for textbooks, literacy programs, and Arabic language learning resources.

Technical Specifications

File Size~1.5 MB

FormatTTF (TrueType Font)

Fonts Included2 (Regular, Bold)

LicenseSIL Open Font License 1.1

Commercial UseYes, 100% Free

DeveloperSIL International

About Scheherazade New Font

Scheherazade New is a traditional Naskh-style Arabic typeface from SIL International. On this site, its main role is clear: it is the font to check when you need Quranic text support, multilingual Arabic-script coverage, and a text-oriented reading feel rather than a modern UI voice.

It is especially useful for fully vocalized Arabic, academic and religious publishing, dictionaries, language documentation, and projects that must support many Arabic-script languages beyond standard Arabic alone.

If you want a more classical book-style reading tone, compare Amiri. If you want a more screen-first Arabic reading font for websites and apps, compare Noto Naskh Arabic before you download.