During the 70s, modern Islamic literature in Malaysia transformed in to a phenomenon. Applying Syed Husein Alatas’s socio-historical methodology this paper explained how Islamic literature became ‘a policy’ in secular Malaysia. The acceleration of this growth is caused by the rise of Islam in the world that gave an impact on Muslims in Malaysia. Clearly, the literary world was not spared from the heat of this revival. The furor took place with the active involvement of missionary bodies. It also happens because of the solid acceptance by literary figures and the support by government or authorized Islamic institutions, including the official body of literature. The phenomenon of Islamic literature can be traced through the publication of works of Islamic literature, the activities of Islamic literature and literary discourses about Islam. The enthusiasm was also endorsed or supported by the government directly and indirectly through their involvement. Similarly, non-governmental bodies also help to promote Islamic art. Part of the successful propagation on Islamic Literature in Malaysia, is politically, Islam was accepted as an official religion. Thus, the government’s efforts to implement Islamic values in general cannot be disputed significantly. Today, Islamic literature became a recognized policy for the establishment.
Source: World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization
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