The word calligraphy comes from the Greek meaning "beautiful writing". In the history of Islamic civilization, Arab art of letter writing that it be cut verses of Qur'an or Hadith of the Prophet SAW has a very special place. Every Muslim believes that Arabic is the language used by God when lowering the Koran to Prophet Muhammad SAW. The language is also used in the whole procedure of worship by Muslims around the world. Because in the Islamic teachings in the form of sentient life paintings are included something forbidden, then the Muslims mengeskpresikan his artistic passion, among others, through this calligraphic art. The works of calligraphy is a lot to be ornaments in many fields, ranging from buildings, coins, decorative arts, jewelry, textiles, weapons until the manuscript.