The Shahadah, or Confession of Faith: "There is no god but God: Muhammad is the apostle of God." The calligrapher has written the words from the right to the middle (marked with an arrow) and then from the left to the middle.

This chapter provides background on Islam, one of the fastest growing religions in the world. It will explain how Islam was founded, how it is connected to art, and how Islamic Art arose out of the Islamic faith. To learn more about the history of Islam or the religious practices and beliefs of Muslims, please click on some of the many links that are dispersed throughout the chapter. Click here to begin your tour.