The Inscribed Stone of Terengganu, besides having a rich and colourful history, is a profound statement on Terengganu's Islamic past. The Stone, which dates as far back as the early 14th century (702 Hijrah), is known to be the earliest piece of inscription in Malay using the Jawi script which states Islam as the official religion of the state along with an Islamic law guide pertaining to misdeeds and sanctions.

The Stone, which had broken away at the upper portion, was then placed on a raft for its journey downstream to Kuala Terengganu. There, it was presented to the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Zainal Abidin III, and subsequently took up an esteemed place on the famous and panoramic Bukit Puteri.

The Stone, with its wealth of inscriptions on its four faces, has since journeyed through Malaysia. In 1923, it was loaned to the Raffles Museum of Singapore before it took up its residence at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur when building was completed. On July 6, 1991, the stone was returned to the Terengganu Government and the state.

It has been speculated from the differing styles of the inscriptions that more than one engraver was involved. Historians, however, are still debating on who the engravers were. Whether they were Arabs, or Malays, or even the Chinese (who were quite renowned for their chiseling and engraving skills), is still anybody's guess.

A twelve-tier black and white granite memorial now stands on the site where the Stone was discovered. The five pillars of Islam are symbolised by its first five tiers whilst the remaining seven represent the state's seven regions or districts.

While the original Stone is housed in the majestic Terengganu State Museum, a replica of the Stone stands atop this majestic memorial. The historical and religious appeal of the stone has brought in many anthropologists, Islamic researchers and tourists.