Investigating language and religiosity in Brunei

Abstract The inexplicable link between the Malay language and Islam has been well-documented in Malaysia. In Brunei, however, this association not made explicit could only be inferred through state’s stance of utilising for Islamic-related matters, most conspicuously Islamic education curriculum. While practice place since early days country, changing linguistic situation where English is now more popular than among younger generation, may require some rethinking practice. An earlier study investigating issues religion Brunei found that those who are English-inclined do identify strongly with Muslim identity as their Malay-leaning counterparts. Taking its cue from findings, present extends investigation two ways: one, by adding social variables age, gender educational background analysis; two, focusing on notion religiosity rather religious alone. findings show age proclivity both predictors older Bruneians displaying greater ones. Language also plays a factor such predisposed to using have fewer manifestations practices aligned teaching. Gender level, low loadings contributory measurement religiosity.