Source: Muslimvillage.com:
The museum will explain the tenets of the Islamic faith, and the meaning of misunderstood terms such as jihad and sharia. Patrons can stand in a minaret and listen to the call to prayer.
Displays detail the story of the prophet Muhammad and list Muslims’ inventions in maths, science, literature and chess.
Another exhibit tells the story of Australia’s Muslims, including Indonesians who traded with Aborigines in the 1700s.
Two 72,000-litre water tanks here are painted with ”calligraffiti” – Arabic calligraphy by Shakeel Tariq stating the museum’s motto: Art, Heritage and Discovery.
Categories: Art, Europe and Australia, ISLAM, Religion