[2] The largest Muslim community in the world are inhabitants of the Nusantara region,[3] which is the Indonesian/Malay name for the southern half of Maritime Southeast Asia.

Although a clear date for the establishment of Islamic communities on the Malay peninsula is difficult to place; the introduction of the faith was likely influenced by busy trade routes between the China Sea and Indian Ocean.

meter building is defined by clean lines and 21st century construction techniques, yet includes some traditional Islamic architectural details that activate the surface.

[12] Such details include the ornate, turquoise-colored tiled domes that recall a textile aesthetic and have established the building as an iconic landmark on the Kuala Lumpur skyline.

Likewise, an entrance reminiscent of an Iwan, embellished by Iranian tile workers, continues the tapestry aesthetic, engaging with the surroundings and speaking to the viewer with the incorporation of a welcoming Qur’anic verse.