10 Reasons to See the Islamic Arts Museum

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If it’s cultural and educational kinds of attractions you’re looking for, there’s no shortage of that in Kuala Lumpur. The Islamic Arts Museum is one example of these attractions. Only, it’s not the usual cultural museum you see everywhere these days, but a museum of cultural, architectural, religious worth-basically a museum on everything Islam. It’s one of the must-see places you should visit in Malaysia, and here are the ten reasons why.

It’s the largest museum showcasing Islamic art in the whole of Southeast Asia. The building covers an area of 30,000 square meters set upon the greeneries and the Lake Gardens of the city.
See thousands of collections that correctly depict the world of Islam. There are over seven thousand artifacts located in the museum, and all of them describe Islam’s lifestyle, beliefs, customs and traditions. There’s also a huge collection of books about Islam. Everything ever written about Islam including reproductions of the Qur’an, you’ll see in their book collection.
Examine details of Islam arts and large scale architectures on exhibit. You’ll find that the objects on display have interesting minute details that have Islamic significance. Models of architecture like mosques are also available on a scale large enough to examine carefully.
Learn more about India’s Mughal dynasty. There are a number of historical objects that date back to the Mughal dynasty. The jeweled objects are sure to raise interest in you even if you’re not a historically-inclined person.
A chance to scrutinize some of the world’s most important mosques with small scale models. There are models of famous mosques reproduced to their tiniest architectural details in the museum. Some of the mosques include Saudi Arabia’s Al Haram Mosque in Mecca, India’s popular and esteemed Taj Mahal in Agra and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
Learn more about the “Kaaba”. A Kaaba is a large cube made in granite and marble that’s believed to have been built by Father Abraham himself and his son Ishmael. The Kaaba or “Black Stone” is where Moslems pray towards five times a day and every time they are in observance of Moslem rituals.
See excellent woodwork and metalwork from late 19th Century period. The carvings on the woodworks and metal works, including stitch work in clothes portray the history of Islam in Malaysia and all other Muslim countries.
Amazing architectural ceiling domes. Although the building itself is unremarkable, the domes in the ceiling are beautiful and will definitely catch your interest.
The whole ambiance of the place will make you feel like you’re going back in time. The beautiful surroundings and intricate carvings on the walls are reminiscent of Arabian royalty-living and are true reminders of Islamic arts and culture.
It provides an educational appreciation and understanding of the culture and art of Islam. The Islamic Arts Museum providing an educational experience is enough reason alone to visit. The plus side is learning more about Islam religion, practices and culture in general than you can learn anywhere else.

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