The Islamic Movement in Malaysia: Historical Context and Factors

This study highlights the early history of development Islamic movements in Malaysia since colonial times. It looks at this from two important and overlapping angles: islah movement that brought about national consciousness aspirations for renewal tajdid, influence anti-colonial pioneering politics overseas archipelago. was qualitative nature terms literature review content analysis. The data collected based on documentation method by applying interpretive, analytical, descriptive, historical comparative methods formulates preached struggle has significant changes strengthening foundation (khittah), illuminating spirit soul freedom, promoting discourse Islah Islamising science. revealed contribution understanding Islam is complete convincing working explicit political socio-cultural bases directions, height idealism extends tradition intellect civilisation, as well efforts to build cadres all levels.