Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia, where around 87% of the population identify as Muslim. The majority of Indonesian Muslims are Sunni, although there is a significant Shia minority.
Islam was first introduced to Indonesia by Arab traders in the 13th century. Over the centuries, it gradually spread throughout the archipelago and gained a foothold among the indigenous population. Islam became the official religion of the Indonesian state in the early 20th century, and since then it has …