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bye byeMalaysian Studies Topic: Religions and Beliefs There are many religions and beliefs practiced in the whole wide world. Basically in Malaysia there are 4 main religions and 2 beliefs. The religions practiced in this country are Islamic, Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity while the beliefs are Confucianism and Taoism. The Islamic Religion The Islamic Religion is the official religion in Malaysia. Islam was brought to the world by Prophet Muhammad who was born in Mecca on 24 Apr 570AD or 12 Rabiul Awal Tahun Gajah. His father was Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib and his mother Aminah binti Wahab. He was raised by his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib when he was orphaned then by his uncle, Abu Talib when his grandfather died. Even as a young man, he was already honored as al-Amin by his community who was impressed by his noble character. He married Siti Khadijah binti Khuwailid at the age of 25 and managed his wife’s business. He showed his leadership qualities when he solved a dispute among the chiefs of Quraisy over the relocation of the Hajarul Aswad Stone to its original site after Mecca were beset by flood. The Prophet received the first divine revelation on 6 August 610 (17 Ramadan) from the angel Gabriel at the Hira’ Cave. The first revelation was the Surah al-Iqrawhich means ‘Read in the name of your God who made man from a drop of blood…’ After a few months, he received the second revelation from the Allah S.W.T to spread the teachings of Islam. He carried the command for 13 years. During this time the Prophet and his followers suffered great anguish and torment from the Quraisy people of Mecca.
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