The Spice Route and The Sub-Urban Muslim Community in South East Asia

The spice route is the that trade passes from its home country, Maluku Islands in particular, and Archipelago general to other countries world. thought have existed for several centuries BC. stretches Islands/Nusantara Malaya, India, Persia, Arabia, Egypt, Europe. Arabs took part Persians, Indians, Malays, Chinese. When embraced Islam followed by Persians they passed controlled route. Since first century twelfth AD, Indian civilization with Hinduism Buddhism dominated society politics Southeast Asia. Even still Hindu solid kingdom Java lasted until end of fifteenth century. During such a period, Muslims became members marginalized communities on under shadow Hinduistic hegemony. However, can play role Islamization Asian Region through Gradually shift Hindu/Buddhist establish political power build Islamic civilization. includes, among others, development religious knowledge, shaping traditions society, advancing education, establishing power. writer used 4-step historical method this study, namely heuristics, criticism, interpretation, historiography. He also applied acculturation theory discuss theme. Given limited time, secondary sources were write research.