Islam for Children

 

Muslims do not draw human figures or animals because they have been taught to worship only God. Their art work is made up of flowers and richly patterned shapes based on geometrical design.

 

 

 

One way in which Muslims used this beautiful patterning is to decorate their books.

 

 

 

 

 

One of the ways that Muslims decorate their buildings is by writing the words from the Qur'an or the sayings of Muhammad (Pbuh) in beautiful calligraphy on the tiles.

 

 

 

 

Rugs, cushions and bags would all be decorated in this style. The rugs and cushions are often used as furniture, especially in the desert regions where there is little wood available.

Head dresses which are worn traditionally by men to protect them from the hot sun, were often beautifully patterned.