Islam in Samoa

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]

References

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

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[1] Terdima, Moshe (22 May 2016). "History of Islam in Samoa". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 2 November 2021.

[2] Autagavaia, Tipi. "Fear of Islam drives proposal to change Samoa's constitution". RNZ. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

[3] Wyeth, Grant (16 June 2017). "Samoa Officially Becomes a Christian State". The Diplomat. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

[4] Membrere, Marc (5 February 2022). "Muslims open mosque on open day". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 14 October 2022.

[5] "Academic says Islam stance in Samoa 'reasonable'". RNZ. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

[6] "Samoa a Christian country – PM calls for constitution review". CathNews New Zealand. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2021.

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History

Mosques

Demographics

See also

References