Site visit : Islamic Museum

Site visit : Islamic Museum

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia was officially opened on December 12, 1998. The museum is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt amidst the lush greenery and within walking distance to the National Mosque, Birds Park and National Planetarium.The Islamic Arts Museum Kuala Lumpur houses more than seven thousand artifacts, as well has an exceptional library of Islamic-art books. The art objects on display range from the tiniest pieces of jewellery to one of the world’s largest scale models of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. The aim is to create a collection that is truly representative of the Islamic world.

                            Various type of Mosque from around the world

Types of Quran 

Pulpit

Ihtiram

Ihtiram to the Islamic religion is portrayed in the architecture of the buildings in a way that embodies devotion which serves the pillar of religion and unifies the entire building. In this museum the religious geometrical symbols that are present throughout the dome walls and exterior facade as well as the courtyard and shadings portray Ihtiram  in the sense that theharmony and purity of the geometry of the Ka’bah is Omnipresent within the architecture along with the many ‘Iwans’ that are present on the walls located within the courtyard. The essence of Islam and humanity are respected in this building due to the fact that it  houses the legacy and history of Imam Hussein and his compatriots and basically Islam, itprotects it and gives the Shia Muslims and other visitors the opportunity to be close to the religion. The entire museum portrays Ihtiram in the sense that it is respected in terms of its function which is giving knowledge and bringing people together and still having respect for Allah. The Purity, harmony and respect are seen on the basic geometric details of the walls.

Tawhid

The museum in the essence of the seven principles portrays Tawhid in that; it protects and collects a representation of the Islamic world having so many artifacts and holy elements, it is a site where it brings people together to celebrate and commemorate Islam and to observe it, the museum also has a vast library in the act of gaining knowledge also the entire space of the museum is used to convey knowledge.

Dikr

This principle of Islamic architecture in a way sums up what the architecture is solely about; architecture of monotony which portrays rhythmic precision that is mirrored in the contemplative chanting of God’s innumerable attributes as well as the remembrance and consistent praise of Allah (SWT).  The entire museum in a way is derived around remembrance of Allah and constant praise towards him, not only through Arabic inscriptions throughout the building walls but also through the geometric proportions and sincerity that the building portrays which in a way sums up what the Islamic religion is about; Unity and unicty of Allah, respect, sincerity, Knowledge, Balance, Modesty and Remembrance.

Ikhlas

This is known as integration of mathematics:embodiement of geometric proportion,harmony and balance which can be seen on the dome and also on the path to the courtyard and the exterior facade to the entrance of the musuem.