Islam arrived in Indonesia in the early 15th century, brought by Arab traders and missionaries. Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country, with over 200 million Muslims, or 88% of the population.
Islam first arrived in Indonesia in the early 15th century, brought by Arab traders and missionaries. The first Muslims in Indonesia were a small group of traders and sailors from the Middle East and India. They arrived in the coastal towns of western Java and Sumatra in …
Indonesia is home to the world’s largest Muslim population. More than 87 percent of Indonesians identify as Muslim, making Islam the country’s dominant religion.
Indonesia’s Muslims are a diverse group, representing a range of denominations and sects. The largest Muslim organization in Indonesia is Nahdlatul Ulama, which has around 40 million members. Other large Muslim organizations in Indonesia include Muhammadiyah (29 million members) and Jamaah Ahmadiyya (around 20 million members).
Most Indonesian Muslims are Sunni, but there is also a …