Memories of Habib Nuh: Remnants of Islamic Sainthood in Singapore

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Professor, Potter College of Arts and Letters, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA

10.30513/rhj.2026.8869.1031

Abstract

Habib Nuh, the grand saint of Singapore, is a focus of pilgrimage for both Singaporean Muslims and Muslim tourists. Part of an older and more widespread belief in Muslim saints, the tomb of Habib Nuh is a site of memory and memorialization. Due to the small minority of Muslims in Singapore, it stands as a testament to the survival of Malay Singaporeans, Sufism, and sainthood in the small island nation state. This article explores the history, survival, and religious traditions surrounding the tomb of Habib Nuh.

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