What is it about?

This article traces the stellar accomplishments of the Sayyids, as descendants of the Prophet Muhammad are known in the field of Islamic da‘wah.

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Why is it important?

By looking at some examples of how the Sayyids interacted with local communities in selected regions of the Malay world, this article traces part of this glittering history of da‘wah in the easternmost parts of the Islamic commonwealth.

Perspectives

The Malay world‘s Islamization was distinguished by lack of violence and emphasis on educational progress more than anything else.

Professor Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid
Universiti Sains Malaysia

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This page is a summary of: Islamic Da‘wah in the Malay Peninsula: Contributions of the Sayyids of Early Times, Teosofi Jurnal Tasawuf dan Pemikiran Islam, June 2021, State Islamic University (UIN) of Sunan Ampel,
DOI: 10.15642/teosofi.2021.11.1.46-70.
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