Musnad - Ancient Yemeni Script

New in 1.1.1: glyphs corrected to match the original inscriptions, the three sibilants s¹ s² s³, an attested lexicon and the 29th letter

The ancient Yemeni Musnad script — in your hands!

Musnad is the first comprehensive app for the Musnad (Himyaritic) script — the ancient writing system of Yemen, known to scholars as Old South Arabian, used across Yemen for over a thousand years. From the Kingdom of Saba to Himyar, and from Ma'in to Qataban and Hadhramaut — bring your ancestors' alphabet back to life.

Musnad Keyboard • Type in Musnad with a dedicated on-screen keyboard covering all 29 letters • Switch seamlessly between Arabic and Musnad while typing • Copy and share instantly, with your recent texts saved for quick access

Arabic ↔ Musnad Converter • Instant conversion from Arabic to Musnad and back • Authentic Musnad word divider "|" matching the original inscriptions (toggleable) • Full history of your previous conversions • A quick reference to help you read and translate Musnad • Attested epigraphic lexicon: 17 words in their original, inscription-verified spelling • Export your text as an elegant image and share it

Learn Musnad Step by Step • Interactive flashcards for every letter of the Himyaritic alphabet • Quizzes to test your reading and writing • XP, daily streaks and achievements keep you motivated • Track your mastery of each letter • Letter of the day and word of the day on the home screen

Inscriptions & Ancient Kingdoms • Real archaeological inscriptions with original photos and translations • Explore the kingdoms of Saba, Himyar, Ma'in, Qataban and Hadhramaut • Interactive timeline of ancient Yemeni history

Why Musnad? • Works offline (connection used only when you voluntarily send feedback) • Completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases • Full Arabic interface with English and Turkish support • Authentic design inspired by Yemeni heritage • Built-in feedback channel: attach photos or videos and follow the team's replies in-app

Who is it for? • Yemenis who want to write in their ancestors' script • Researchers and enthusiasts of ancient Yemeni inscriptions • Students of history, ancient languages and scripts • Anyone who wants to learn an ancient alphabet the fun way

Download Musnad today and start your journey with your heritage!