Islam In Southeast Asia
Islam is the most widely practiced religion in Southeast Asia, numbering approximately 240 million adherents which translate to about 40% of the entire population, with majorities in Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Significant minorities are located in the other Southeast Asian states. Most Muslims in Southeast Asia belong to the Sunni sect and within it, the Shafi`i school of fiqh, or religious law. It is the official religion in Malaysia and Brunei while it is one of the six official faiths in Indonesia.
See also: Muslim Southeast Asia| Early Islam converts | year |
|---|---|
| Phra Ong Mahawangsa of Kedah Kingdom | 1160 - 1179 |
| King Merah Silu of Pasai | 1267 - 12?? |
| Megat Iskandar Shah of Malacca | 1414 - 1424 |
| Kertawijaya (Bhre Tumapel) of Majapahit | 1447 - 1451 |
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