Islam, Malaysias official religion, is followed by about three-fifths of the population. Islam is one of the most important factors distinguishing a Malay from a non-Malay, and, by law, all Malays are Muslim.Islam, Malaysias official religion

Is Malaysia an Islamic or secular country?

The constitution makes Malaysia a secular country and guarantees freedom of religion, while establishing Islam as the religion of the Federation to symbolise its importance to Malaysian society. Malaysian Chinese practice various faiths: Mahayana Buddhism and Chinese traditional religions (including Taoism).

How Malaysia became an Islamic country?

Islam was also brought to Malaysia by Tamil Indian Muslim traders in the 12th century AD. The religion was adopted peacefully by the coastal trading ports people of Malaysia and Indonesia, absorbing rather than conquering existing beliefs. By the 15th and 16th centuries it was the majority faith of the Malay people.

What is the official religion of Malaysia?

The constitution states Islam is the “religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.” Federal and state governments have the power to mandate doctrine for Muslims and promote Sunni Islam above all other religious groups.

What was the religion in Malaysia before Islam?

The Malay people existed before Islam. They were animists, Hindus and Buddhists before embracing Islam. The only connection between Malay as an ethnic group and Islam as a religion is the Federal Constitution.

How did Islam come to Bangladesh?

Islam first appeared in Bengal during Pala rule, as a result of increased trade with the early Arab Muslim merchants in places such as the Port of Chittagong. In addition to trade, Islam was also being introduced to the people of Bengal through the migration of missionaries prior to conquest.

Why is Islam the most beautiful religion?

Islam is a beautiful religion which talks about equality, about peace and compassion. Most of the Islamic texts are written in Persian, which is an extremely rich language, the ground for some of finest and deepest prose and poetry, literature which has a profound impact on the being.