Islam in Samoa explained

Samoa is mainly a secular Christian majority country, with adherents of Islam being a minority.

History

The introduction of Islam into the country began centuries ago. But in recent years significant attention was brought in the 1980s when the Saudi Arabia-based World Assembly of Muslim Youth and Malaysia-based Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific began their dawah activities in Pacific countries.[1]

Mosques

There is one prominent mosque in the country, although mosques can be found across the island. [2] [3] located in the village of Vaiusu.[4]

Demographics

During the 2001 census, Muslims accounted for 0.03% of the population.[5] The Western Samoa Muslim League is the Islamic organisation in the country which was established in 1986.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Terdima. Moshe. 22 May 2016. History of Islam in Samoa. Samoa Observer. 2 November 2021.
  2. News: Autagavaia. Tipi. Fear of Islam drives proposal to change Samoa's constitution. RNZ. 16 November 2021.
  3. News: Wyeth. Grant. 16 June 2017. Samoa Officially Becomes a Christian State. The Diplomat. 16 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Muslims open mosque on open day. Membrere, Marc. 5 February 2022. 14 October 2022. Samoa Observer.
  5. News: 19 May 2016. Academic says Islam stance in Samoa 'reasonable'. RNZ. 16 November 2021.
  6. News: 20 May 2016. Samoa a Christian country – PM calls for constitution review. CathNews New Zealand. 2 November 2021.