The Muslims in Hong Kong and their Religious Symbols

• 발행기관: 한국이슬람학회
• 저자명: Syed Minhaj ul Hassan
• 간행물 정보: 『한국이슬람학회논총』제25권 2호, 53~85쪽, 전체 32쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 종교학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2015.06.30

영문 초록

The history of Muslims in Hong Kong, or we can say in this area, dates back to 7 th century AD, when the Holy Prophet Muhammad sent one of his companions to Canton, now Guangzhou, in China, thus started the Muslims religious and cultural life in this part of the world. The Muslims have their distinct religious and cultural values and norms and the Muslims of Hong Kong are no exemption. The Muslims of Hong Kong like other Muslims in other parts of the world have preserved their religious life and culture through their religious symbols. Amongst these religious symbols the most important and omnipresent are their worshiping places known as Mosques and their burial places known as graveyards. Mosques are not only the prayers’ places but also community gathering places where the Muslims are supposed to not only pray five times daily but also to discuss their worldly as well as religious problems. The graveyards are the last abode of Muslims, which are visited by the Muslims on all auspicious occasions for the remembrance of their dead family members as well as friends.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Arrival of Muslims

III. Muslims’ Religious Life in Hong Kong

IV. Mosques

V. Muslims’ Cemeteries/Graveyards

VI. Conclusion

키워드

Muslims arrival Hong Kong Religious and cultural life Mosques graveyards