| The Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is | | | | Museum houses a variety of ancient cloisonné |
| the largest in South Asia. It houses some of the most | | | | which have been decorated in painstaking detail and |
| unique Islamic related artefacts from around Asia in a | | | | exude an Islamic feel with an oriental touch. Jewellery |
| modern spacious environment with unique awareness | | | | in the Islam world was very popular and highly |
| programs. | | | | coveted, the Islamic Art Museum focuses on Asian |
| The Islamic Arts Museum was opened in December | | | | variations of Islamic Jewellery that are meaningful and |
| of 1998 and specializes in showcasing art and literature | | | | elegant using agates, carnelians and red glass to enrich |
| influence by Islam. The museum is divided into five key | | | | their designs. |
| areas: The galleries in the museum are divided into 12 | | | | Known for their beauty and their strength Islamic |
| areas encompassing a wide variety of topics. Some | | | | weaponry was both beautifully ordained with precious |
| of the popular permanent exhibits revolve around | | | | stones and detailed designs as well as devastative |
| architecture: considered one of the earliest examples | | | | power on the battle field. The museum houses a wide |
| of Islamic cultural expression the museum houses a | | | | collection of arms and armour from the Persian Gulf |
| wide variety of intricately replicated scale models of | | | | and other Islamic states highlighting Islamic cultural |
| famous Islamic structures and attraction including one | | | | influence in warfare. |
| of the largest models of the holy Masjid Al Haram. | | | | Islamic education is a vital component of helping to |
| Qur'an. Manuscripts, the written word was held in high | | | | keep Islam and its vibrant history and culture alive. The |
| regard in the ancient Islamic world where scribes were | | | | museum holds a variety of programs and sessions for |
| highly sought, even Islamic science and philosophy | | | | both the young and old to help improve awareness on |
| though not glorified like Islamic scripts were highly | | | | this unique and ancient religion and culture. |
| revered for their substance and significant contribution | | | | Guests after a long day of exploring the museum and |
| to the world of science. | | | | its wonders may relax and the restaurant amidst its |
| A little known fact was the Chinese influence on | | | | Islamic style and calm fountain and enjoy a wide |
| Islamic arts and culture, mainly in the form of | | | | variety of Middle Eastern delicacies. |
| calligraphy, which was popular in Islamic culture. | | | | |