Islam in Samoa
Islam in Samoa is a minority religion in the country.
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History
The introduction of Islam into the country began in the mid 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]
Demographics
During the 2001 census, Muslims accounted for 0.03% of the population.[4] The Western Samoa Muslim League is the Islamic organization in the country which was established in 1986.[5]
See also
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.
- "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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