Malek Museum unveils exhibition on devotion to Prophet Muhammad

The opening ceremony was held on Saturday, September 5, with the participation of Hoj. Seyyed Ali Ghazi Askar, Custodian of Hazrat Abdol-Azim Shrine, and Amir Khorakian, head of the museum.
The event brought together scholars and cultural figures to mark the launch of the exhibition during Endowment Week. The exhibition highlights treasures from the museum’s collection while offering the public an opportunity to engage with aspects of Islamic history and culture.
Amir Khorakian, head of the museum, emphasized a strategic shift toward content production based on the institution's existing collection. 
“The museum has moved beyond physical visitation, focusing on narrating the stories behind historical artifacts to reveal their place in the identity of Islamic Iran. This initiative has reportedly led to substantial growth in digital engagement and audience reach across the country since the beginning of the year”, he explained.
Regarding the exhibition’s purpose, Khorakian noted: “It aligns with the vision of Haj Hossein Agha Malek, the museum's founder”. 
“The display fulfills the institutional mission to educate the public while honoring Prophet Muhammad”, he stated. 
The head of museum described the exhibition as an extension of the annual endowment program, ensuring the founder’s cultural legacy remains active and relevant.
Elsewhere, Hoj. Seyed Ali Ghazi Askar delivered remarks on the historical significance of preserving cultural heritage. 
He emphasized: “The Islamic tradition, particularly the Shia school, has consistently prioritized the protection of artistic, scientific, and written works”. 
He cited the early efforts of Prophet Muhammad and the Shia Imams in encouraging the documentation of knowledge, which established a foundation for future generations of scholars.
“Maintaining historical manuscripts and architectural sites is a religious duty for Iranians”, Ghazi Askar stressed. 
He warned that failure to protect these records risks the loss of valuable history to foreign collectors, which would sever the link between the nation and its primary historical sources. 
He concluded his remarks by saying: “The museum plays a diligent role in safeguarding these essential records, comparing its efforts to the renowned collections found in the library of Ayat. Marashi Najafi”.
The exhibition features a diverse array of items, including a fragment of the Holy Kaaba curtain embroidered with silk and gold thread, which is inscribed with verses from Surah Al-Imran. Alongside these pieces, the collection includes Islamic calligraphy, historic coins, and artistic works that illustrate the deep-rooted reverence for the Prophet in Islamic culture. The museum is located in Tehran, near Si-e-Tir Street, and welcomes visitors daily, excluding holidays.