How was Islam introduced in Indonesia?

Some ancient areas of Indonesia, such as Malacca and Aceh, became Muslim through their contact and later integration into the maritime trade network of Muslims from the Middle East to China. read more

Islam arrived in Indonesia basically by the Silk Routes. The northern route became known as the mainland Silk Road running from the middle east through Persia, Afghanistan, Hindu Kush, Daidu (the then Mongol capital of Kublai Khan), and on to Java. read more

Islam in Indonesia is roughly considered gradually spread through merchant activities by Arab Muslim traders, adoption by local rulers and the influence of mysticism since the 13th century. During the late colonial era, it was adopted as a rallying banner against colonialism. read more