Solomon Islands, also known as Solomon, is a country in the northeast of Australia with a mostly Christian population. It consists of six major islands and more than 900 smaller islands. Around 30,000–28,000 BC, this island was settled by people who belonged to the Bismarck Islands and New Guinea. It was then separated by the rising sea levels into smaller islands as we know them today. As the constitution of the country is secular, Muslims residing here are free to practice their faith. They have the right to build mosques and conduct events to attract more people to the religion.
In 1987, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community appeared on Solomon Islands but the real appearance of Islam dates back to the 1980s. Later, 1995 marked the entrance of Sunni Muslims by the efforts of Tablighi Jamaat. Since then, the number of Sunni Muslims has been growing rapidly. As of now, there are two major Islamic communities, i.e., Ahmadiyya Muslim community as well as Sunni Muslims.
According to a 2007 report, there are about 350 Muslims in the country, but in 2008, an article published by an Australian Journal suggested that the population of the Ahmadiyya community alone is more than 1000, which makes up 0.14% of the total population. Sunni Muslims population has increased and become more in number as compared to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
If you are traveling or planning to travel and don’t have an idea about the prayer times in the Solomon Islands, this page can guide you through. With the assistance of Muslim and Quran website, you can easily access all the required information regarding Islam. You can now access the mosque location, prayer times as well as halal food places in your country. The information provided on the website and app is relevant and up-to-date. By downloading the Muslim and Quran app on your mobile phone, you can also get notified when it is the correct time to pray.
The Solomon Islands is predominantly a country with a Christian population. Since Muslims are very less in number, Islamic education and institution are available on a small scale. Ahmadiyya Muslim community is one of the major groups and they take care of and provide Islamic education while teaching Muslims the morals and ethics of Islam. Children and adults learn Quranic teachings as well as Arabic language in these institutions. Major actions are taken to make the environment of the country Muslims friendly so the minority can get all the basic rights and keep their religious identity alive.
Other than institutions, there are also a few mosques and madrassas built in the country for prayers and educational purposes. The Mbokonovera One Mosque is one of the most famous mosques for worship in the Solomon Islands. This mosque plays an important role as it unites Muslims around the country, forming one strong community. Religious events and meetings are held here other than congregational prayer. This mosque is proof that the Muslim community is growing rapidly and they are free to practice their religion in the country despite having a Christian majority.
The requirement for the provision of halal food and dining options has been increasing rapidly with the growing Muslim population. The capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara, has the largest Muslim population, so the majority of halal food places are located there. Islamic dietary regulations are considered while preparing the food. Capitol Takeaways, located in Honiara, is known to prepare Halal food on demand. They serve fast food, so you can also ask about the Halal food options available on the menu directly.
Other than that, a few supermarkets in the country sell Halal-certified food, including halal meat and snacks. One of them is Honiara supermarket, which does not exclusively provide Halal food, but fresh vegetables and seafood can be bought from here to cook at home. A few other imported snacks with Halal certification are also available in this market.