| The history of Islam in Malaysia can be traced at the Islamic Museum in various states. Exhibits inside include Islamic fine arts and crafts and photographs of the Islamic historical sites. ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM KUALA LUMPUR Interest in Islamic art has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, in December 1998 Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s largest museum of Islamic art. The building occupies 30,000 square metres, situated amid the leafy surroundings of central Kuala Lumpur’s Lake Gardens. The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia houses more than seven thousand artefacts, 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. Instead of concentrating on works from the heartlands of Persia and the Middle East, IAMM also puts the emphasis on Asia. China and Southeast Asia are especially well represented. The third component of the Malaysian melting pot is India, which is also given special status. India, China and the Malay world are in an exceptional category. Other parts of the collection are displayed according to type rather than geographical origins in the museum’s 12 galleries. For more information about this Islamic Arts Museum, please log on to www.iamm.org.my SELANGOR ISLAMIC ARTS GARDEN COMPLEX The Islamic Arts Garden Complex is a centre for Islamic arts heritage, calligraphy arts, design of national cultural motifs as well as the ICT centre for the Al-Quran, Hadith and Islamic arts, and centre for the development of Islamic art souvenirs. The complex has also become a centre for reference for Islamic manuscripts, colours and designs, and also architecture and interior design. Many countries have commissioned the foundation to undertake projects. Nigeria, for example, has asked the foundation to create designs using Islamic motifs for a safari park. For more information or if you would like to visit the complex, please log on to www.restu-art.com PENANG ISLAMIC MUSEUM Located in the Syed Al-Attas Mansion, the Penang Islamic Museum is part of the Acheh Street - Armenian Street redevelopment project. The original proposal for the museum was unveiled by the Penang Malay Chamber of Commerce during the Steering Committee Meeting for the Pulau Pinang Bumiputera Participation Unit. Chairing the meeting was none other than the present Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Abdullah b. Haji Ahmad Badawi. At the moment, the Department of Museum and Antiquities is entrusted with the responsibility of supervising the progress and completion of the Museum. For more information about ths museum in Penang, please log on to www.penangislamicmuseum.net THE ISLAMIC MUSEUM, SARAWAK The primary objectives in setting up this museum is to present to the people of Sarawak as well as to visitors the splendor and the beauty of Islamic Civilization. In order words, with the establishment of this museum it is hoped that the public will have greater appreciation and understanding on the contribution of Islam to human civilization. This Museum consists of seven galleries. For more pictures and information about the museum, please visit www.museum.sarawak.gov.my QURAN MUSEUM, AL-AZIM STATE MOSQUE, MELAKA The Melaka Quran Museum, which exhibits the Holy Book in various types as well as relics and artefacts on the development of Islam. Visitors could obtain information on the spread of Islam to various parts of the world. The museum would also serve as a knowledge centre on the Quran as well as on Islamic arts and heritage. For more information on the museum, please visit www.perzim.gov.my MELAKA ISLAMIC MUSEUM The Melaka Museum of Islam was set up to be not only a display centre of documents and artifacts pertaining to Islam but also to be a centre for research into the coming of Islam into Melaka and its subsequent spread to the rest of Malaysia. The Melaka Museum of Islam is located at a building in Jalan Kota which used to house the office of the Melaka Islamic Council ( Majlis Agama Islam Melaka - MAIM). To house the museum the interior of the building was renovated extensively to reflect the glory splendor of Islam. The renovation efforts combined the finest traditions of Islamic art and local and regional craftsmanship. The Melaka Museum of Islam has eight main exhibition areas, each with its own theme. The exhibits are arranged in chronological order to give visitors a quick historical perspective of the coming of Islam to Melaka and its spread to the rest of Malaysia. Objective - To portray Islam as Ad-Din (the true and righteous spiritual path to salvation) and the glory of Islamic Civilization
- To encourage a greater understanding of Islamic knowledge and be a resource centre for researchers and scholars studying the history of Melaka and Islam.
- To show the role of Melaka in the history of Islam in the region and Melaka's ancient links with other centers of Islamic civilization in places such as India, China, Arabia and other parts of South East Asia.
For more information on the Melaka Islamic Museum, please visit www.virtualmelakamuseum.com SABAH ISLAMIC CIVILISATION MUSEUM Officially opened to the public on 5 April 2002, it is located off Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman on a 2 ha site. Its five domes, including the main dome at the centre of its roof, depict the five Islamic commandments or pillars. The museum has six galleries: An introduction to Islamic Civillisation, Islam in Nusantara, Islam in Malaysia, Islam in Sabah, The Prophet Muhammad Gallery - exhibiting the history of Muhammad's struggle to spread the Islamic faith. Amongst the items on display are replicas of Prophet Muhammad's sword, Zulfaqar and verses of the Quran in the form of, embroidered calligraphy. At the Islamic Commandment Gallery, the exhibits include wooden rehal from Kashmir and brass gantang. Contact Info:
Tel: +6088 538 234 / 538 225 / 538 Fax: +6088 240 230
Website: www.mzm.sabah.gov.my | 
