Islam became firmly established in the region that is now Malaysia during the 15th century. How Islam Arrived • Traders and Merchants: Islam was first brought to the Malay Peninsula by Arab, Persian, Indian (Gujarati), and Chinese traders starting around the 13th and 14th centuries. • Peaceful Spread: Users on Quora agree that the spread of Islam in maritime Southeast Asia happened mostly through peaceful trade and cultural exchange rather than military conquest. • Elites First: The religion was first adopted byElites First: The religion was first adopted by rulers and elites before spreading to commoners living in coastal trading ports. The Rise of the Malacca Sultanate • Conversion: Islam became widespread and deeply rooted with the establishment of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. • Center of Learning: Malacca turned into a major hub for trade and Islamic studies, which helped the faith flourish across the rest of the Malay Peninsula. YouTube If you'd like, I can share more about: • The earlier Hindu and Buddhist influences in Malaysia • How modern Malaysian constitutional law defines being Malay through Islam W Wikipedia Islam in Malaysia -<


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