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The opening as it read in 2005

It was commissioned on the orders of the Sultan who vowed that he would build a mosque of great beauty as thanksgiving for recovery from an illness which plagued him in those early days Islam is the official religion of Malaysia . All of the Malays and some indigenous tribes are raised Muslim . Once a person becomes a Muslim, officially, the person cannot change their belief for the rest of their life. A person born into a muslim family becomes a muslim at birth. 60.4% of Malaysia is Muslim as Malays (47%) form the majority of the population of Malaysia. Sunni Islam of the Shafi'i sect is the form practised in Malaysia. Mosques are prevalent throughout the country to facillitate daily prayers and Jummah ( Friday ) prayer. One of Malaysia's states Kelantan , is controlled by PAS which is an Islamic political party . Islam is central to Malay life and culture. It was first brought to Southeast Asia by Arab and Indian traders during the thirteenth century. Indians who converted to Islam, for example, have established a community called Indian Muslims . As part of the religious obligation, many Muslim girls and women in Malaysia wear the tudung or the hijab over their heads. In Malaysia , there are Sharia courts that have authority on religious and family matters that affect Muslims. They are on par with the civil and criminal court systems. There is also an Islamic university in Malaysia called the International Islamic University. Nine of the Malaysian states, namely Kelantan , Terengganu , Pahang , Kedah , Perak , Perlis , Selangor , Johor and Negeri Sembilan have sultans. These Malay sultans have authority over their Malay subjects' religious affairs. The states of Penang , Malacca , Sarawak and Sabah have large non-malay populations. In relation to other Islamic countries, Malaysia is relatively more liberal, as it relatively believes in the physical development of the worldly and spiritual alike. Malaysian leaders found it necessary that Malaysia be economically open to increase trade, also because it needed to compete with neighboring Singapore . At the same time, Islam encourages seeking of knowledge and building up a nation in becoming competitive Muslims. The term " Islam Hadhari " or progressive Islam has been introduced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to emphasize the central role of knowledge in Islam; preaches hard work, honesty, good administration and efficiency; and appeals to Muslims to be "inclusive", tolerant and outward-looking.* Islam Hadhari aims to achieve ten main principles: I. Faith and piety in Allah II. A just and trustworthy government III. A free and independent People IV. Mastery of knowledge V. Balanced and comprehensive economic development VI. A good quality of life VII. Protection of the rights of minority groups and women VIII.Cultural and moral integrity IX. Safeguarding the environment X. Strong defenses Abdullah Mohd Zain, a minister in the prime minister's department says "It emphasizes wisdom , practicality and harmony,". He added that "It encourages moderation or a balanced approach to life.¹

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The opening as it stood in 2010 31 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear

Putra Mosque in Putrajaya Islam is the official religion of Malaysia , and the Government actively promotes the spread of Islam in the country and its friendship with other Muslim countries. The Census in 2000 show approximately 60.4 percent of the total population are Muslims in Malaysia. All ethnic Malays are Muslim (100%) as defined by Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia . , there are also substantial numbers of Indian Muslims and a few numbers of ethnic Chinese converts . As required by Malaysian law and defined in the Constitution of Malaysia , a Malay would surrender his ethnic status if he were not Muslim . However the reverse is not legally true; one does not legally become a Bumiputra by converting to Islam. Malaysia is one of the most religious countries in the Muslim world.

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The opening as it stood in 2015 6 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear

Putra Mosque in Putrajaya . Malaysia is a multiconfessional country whose most professed religion is Islam . As of 2013, there were approximately 19.5 million Muslim adherents, or 61.3% of the population. Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi'i version of Sunni theology and jurisprudence. Islam was introduced by traders arriving from Arabia, China and India. It became firmly established in the 15th century. The constitution grants freedom of religion and makes Malaysia an officially secular state, while establishing Islam as the "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society. The king is generally seen as the defender of the faith in the country and members of the royal family may lose certain privileges if they leave Islam and convert to another religion. Various Islamic holidays such as Muhammad's birthday etc, have been declared national holidays alongside Christmas , Chinese New Year and Deepavali . The Future of the Global Muslim Population - Malaysia" , Pew Forum. 2013.

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The opening as it stood in 2020 3 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear

Islam in Malaysia Sunni (99.8%) Other Muslim ( Quranist , Shia , Sufi , Ibadi , Cultural etc.) (0.02%) Putra Mosque in Putrajaya Malaysia is a country whose most professed religion is Islam . As of 2013, there were approximately 19.5 million Muslim adherents, or 61.3% of the population. Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i version of Sunni theology and jurisprudence, while defining Malaysia constitutionally a secular state. Islam was introduced by traders arriving from Arabia, China and the Indian subcontinent. It became firmly established in the 15th century. In the Constitution of Malaysia , Islam is granted as the "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society. According to Pew Research, 18% of Malaysian Muslims are non-denominational Muslims whilst another 7% adhere to smaller branches ( Ibadi , Quranist , etc.).

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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023 3 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear

Overview of the role of Islam in Malaysia Percentage population of Islam in Malaysia according to 2020 census . Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence. Islam was introduced to Malaysia by traders arriving from Persia , Arabia , China and the Indian subcontinent . It became firmly established in the 15th century. In the Constitution of Malaysia , Islam is granted the status of "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society, while defining Malaysia constitutionally as a secular state. Malaysia is a country whose most professed religion is Islam . As of 2020, there were approximately 20.6 million Muslim adherents, or 63.5% of the population. In 2023, a Pew Research Center report gave a higher share of 75% of Malaysia's adults self-identifying as Muslim. Various Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr , Eid al-Adha and Mawlid have been declared national holidays alongside Christmas , Chinese New Year , and Deepavali .

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The opening as it stood in 2025 2 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear

Percentage population of Islam in Malaysia according to 2020 census . Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence. Islam was introduced to Malaysia by traders arriving from Persia , Arabia , China and the Indian subcontinent . It became firmly established in the 15th century. In the Constitution of Malaysia , Islam is granted the status of "religion of the Federation" to symbolize its importance to Malaysian society, while defining Malaysia constitutionally as a secular state. Therefore, other religions can be practiced legally, though freedom of religion is still limited in Malaysia. Malaysia is a country whose most professed religion is Islam . As of 2024, there were approximately 22.4 million Muslim adherents, or 65% of the population. Various Islamic holidays such as Eid al-Fitr , Eid al-Adha and Mawlid have been declared national holidays alongside Christmas , Chinese New Year , and Deepavali .

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