UGEC2941 Islam in Hong Kong

This course aims to address the historical development and localisation of Islam in the cultural context of Hong Kong. It firstly introduces the basic knowledge of Islam and Islamic culture worldwide; and the prominent cultural and social position of Islam in the contemporary globalised world. It then applies Hong Kong as a case study to examine the historical evolution of various Muslim communities of Hong Kong, such as Indian, Pakistan, Indonesian, African and Chinese Muslim communities. It also discusses how these Muslim communities interfaced with each other and integrated with the local society. By establishing a more inclusive and diversified understanding of the local Muslim community, this course responds to the UN Sustainable Development Goals #11 ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities. Meanwhile, it pinpoints local Muslim communities’ challenges in the current globalised world. Islam is one of the most important religions in the contemporary world, which is also a key to achieving a safe and peaceful global environment; therefore, this course also echoes the UN Sustainable Development Goals #16 ‘Reduced Inequalities’.