Living malaysia

Islam in Malaysia

By M.Pirl
  • 674

    The introduction of Islam in Malaysia

    The introduction of Islam in Malaysia
    Islam was introduced to the Sumatran coast by Arabs in 674. The Islamic Cham people of Cambodia trace their origin to Jahsh, the father of Zainab and is one of the fathers-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
  • 1200

    Islam in Malaysia begins

    Islam in Malaysia begins
    Conversion of Malays to Islam begins. Islam was thought to have been brought to Malaysia around the 12th century by Indian traders.
  • 1403

    Malacca established

    Malacca established
    Malacca was a town that was established in 1403. The name Malacca derives from the Arabic word Malakut-meaning market place. The Arabs had maintained a trading colony there since the 8th century.
  • 1411

    Malacca most favored nation

    Malacca most favored nation
    In 1411 Sultan Iskander Shah the prince of Malacca visited China, he received many gifts upon his arrival. Malacca also received a “most favored nation status” from China.
  • 1500

    Islam gained followers in Malaysia

    Islam gained followers in Malaysia
    In the early 15th century the Malacca Sultanate was led by a Muslim prince that influenced of Malacca that led to spreading Islam throughout the Malay population.
  • 1500

    Islam in Malaysia is Sunni

    Islam in Malaysia is Sunni
    The official code of Islam in Malaysia is Sunni, and the practice of any other form of Islam is heavily restricted and still is today.
  • 1500

    Malays

    Malays
    Islamicized people of 15th-century Malacca began calling themselves “Malays”, a reference to their Sumatran origins. The term "Malay" was applied to those who practiced Islam and spoke a version of the Malay language.
  • 1500

    Kampung Laut Mosque

    Kampung Laut Mosque
    Kampung Laut Mosque is the oldest surviving mosque in Malaysia.

  • National Mosque of Malaysia

    National Mosque of Malaysia
    The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens.

  • Islamic teachings in Malaysia

    Islamic teachings in Malaysia
    The Malaysian government made an effort for the reintroduction of Islamic education in the 1970s.Under the new economic policy, the government realized the importance of Islamic education in affirming Malay hegemony. The study gave much knowledge to the variety of forms, patterns, and evolutionary trends of Islamic education.

  • Population Practice Islam

    Population Practice Islam
    Approximately 61.3% of the population in Malaysia practice Islam, according to the population and housing census 2010 figures.