ISLAM DI SINGAPURA

Abstract

Singapore is a secular and multicultural city-state where Muslims constitute a minority community that continues to maintain its religious identity amid modernization and globalization. This study aims to analyze the historical development of Islam in Singapore, government policies toward Islam, challenges faced by the Muslim community, and the contributions of Islamic figures in sustaining religious life. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using a library research method. The population comprised literature discussing Islam in Singapore from historical, educational, social, and institutional perspectives, while the sample consisted of selected academic sources chosen purposively based on relevance and credibility. The primary research instrument was the researcher, supported by document analysis techniques. Data were collected through documentation of books, journal articles, and official reports and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Islam in Singapore has developed through institutional support provided by the state, particularly through the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), Islamic educational institutions, and legal mechanisms regulating Muslim affairs. The Muslim community faces challenges related to minority status, secularism, globalization, educational adaptation, and interfaith relations. The study concludes that the sustainability of Islam in Singapore is supported by adaptive religious institutions, moderate leadership, and constructive engagement between the Muslim community and the state within a multicultural environment.