List of mosques in Malaysia
The construction of mosques in Malaysia has been documented since the influx of Arab, Chinese and Indian traders.[1] Islam is the majority religion in Malaysia. In 2013, there were around 19.5 million population Muslim, or 61.3% of the total population of Malaysia.[2] This list contains famous mosques in Malaysia.
Chinese style
Chinese mosques in Malaysia architecture combine elements of Chinese culture with Islamic values. Chinese mosques in Malaysia reflect the country's cultural diversity. By combining elements of traditional Chinese architecture with the function of a mosque, it shows how cultural identity can be preserved in a religious context. [3] This not only enriches the country's architectural heritage but also strengthens the relationship between the various ethnic communities in Malaysia.
| Name | Image | City | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khairiah Mosque, aka Mosque of a Thousand Prayers |  |
Pulau Pangkor, Perak | 1926 |
| Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque |  |
Rantau Panjang, Kelantan | 2009 |
| Muhammadiah Mosque[4] |  |
Ipoh, Perak | 2013 |
| Malacca Chinese Mosque |  |
Krubong, Melaka | 2014 |
| Klang Chinese Muslim Jamek Mosque[5] |  |
Klang, Selangor | 2024 |
See also
References
- ^ Wu & Hickling, p. 35.
- ^ "The Future of the Global Muslim Population – Malaysia", Pew Forum. 2013.
- ^ Rasdi, M.; Tajuddin, M. (2007). "Mosque architecture in Malaysia : classification of styles and possible influence". S2CID 128998173.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Portal SISMIM". masjid.islam.gov.my. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Latar Belakang". Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
Author
Shabbir Rifat (2012) List Of Mosque In Malaysia