Reflection Of Knowledge Dissemination In Malay-Islamic World : A Review

This article reviewed reflection of knowledge dissemination on Islamic historiography and how it influencedIslamic thought among the local Malay community. The analysis yielded four themes namely reflection on themeans of dissemination of knowledge, Reflection on dissemination of knowledge in Science, Mathematics andChemistry in the Malay World. This study provides a guide for historians and practitioners in the Malay-Islamicrealms. Future research should focus on the development of reflection on knowledge dissemination by otherethnic groups to provide a rich insight into various discourses on reflection.