Islamic Calligraphy Art

The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, opened in 1993, is housed in a building constructed on the site of a medieval castle archbishop. It reveals and analyzes the importance of religion in the lives of people around the world since the beginning of civilization. In addition to its unique concept, the museum offers a breathtaking view of the Gothic cathedral and the Necropolis, a cemetery of the nineteenth century on the hill behind.

The museum has four exhibition rooms on three floors. These include the Gallery of Sacred Art, the Museum of Religious Life, the Scottish Gallery and a temporary exhibition space. The aim of the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is to inculcate understanding and respect between peoples of different faiths, religions and atheists through exhibits that include a Zen garden and a sculpture showing Islamic calligraphy.

The Gallery of Religious Art radiates light with stained glass windows of saints and Christian prophets. It also displays a beautiful figure of Hindu God of Dance, the god Shiva.

The Gallery of Religious Life explores in detail the six major world religions, namely Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. The new concept in St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is being able to listen to people talk about their faith and witness of the Mexican Day of the Dead skeleton, which signifies the victory of life over death.

The Scottish Gallery traces the impact of religion on culture and beliefs of the people of the West of Scotland from the earliest times to present day civilization. The sharing of confessions banner reflects the spirit of multi-faith city of Glasgow. The Zen Garden is the only constant in Great Britain, representing the simplicity and peaceful coexistence of man and nature.

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