DMP_SKI 12_BAB 1_SUB A_1. Proses Masuknya Islam di Indonesia

Summary

This video explores the history of Islam's arrival in Indonesia, a country with the largest Muslim population in the world. It discusses four main theories regarding the entry of Islam: the Indian (Gujarat), Arab, Persian, and Chinese theories. The video explains how these theories are supported by historical evidence, such as tombstones and cultural practices, and how Islam spread across the archipelago starting in the 13th century. The video aims to provide a clear understanding of the origins of Islam in Indonesia, drawing on various scholarly perspectives.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world, with almost 87% of its population being Muslim.
• 😀 The video discusses the process of Islam's entry into Indonesia, focusing on the historical context and theories about its introduction.
• 😀 There are four main theories about the entry of Islam into Indonesia: the Gujarat theory, the Arab theory, the Persian theory, and the Chinese theory.
• 😀 The Gujarat theory posits that Islam entered Indonesia via Muslim traders from India, particularly Gujarat, in the 13th century.
• 😀 Evidence for the Gujarat theory includes tombstones of figures like Malik as-Saleh, which resemble those in Gujarat, India.
• 😀 The Arab theory suggests that Islam entered Indonesia directly from Arabia in the 7th to 8th centuries, supported by international trade routes and historical trade activity.
• 😀 The Persian theory argues that Islam reached Indonesia from Persia in the 13th century, citing cultural similarities like calligraphy and religious rituals.
• 😀 The Chinese theory contends that Islam came to Indonesia from China, where it was introduced during the Tang Dynasty by a Muslim commander.
• 😀 The Samudra Pasai Kingdom is cited as an important early Islamic kingdom in Indonesia, especially related to the Gujarat and Persian theories.
• 😀 The video ends by summarizing that the four theories (Gujarat, Arab, Persian, Chinese) contribute to understanding the diverse historical influences that shaped Islam's spread across Indonesia.

Q & A

What is the percentage of Muslims in Indonesia?

Almost 87% of Indonesia's population are Muslims.

How long did it take for Islam to become the dominant religion in Indonesia?

It took a long period, starting from the kingdom era, for Islam to become the religion with the largest number of followers in Indonesia.

How many theories explain the entry of Islam into Indonesia?

There are four theories that explain the entry of Islam into Indonesia.

What is the main idea behind the Indian or Gujarat theory?

The Indian or Gujarat theory suggests that Islam entered Indonesia through Muslim traders from India or Gujarat, specifically in the 13th century, who established relations in the archipelago.

What evidence supports the Indian or Gujarat theory?

Evidence supporting the Gujarat theory includes the tomb of Malik as-Saleh, one of the founders of the Samudra Pasai Kingdom, which has similarities to tombs in Gujarat, and the tomb of Maulana Malik Ibrahim, a Wali Songo, which also resembles Gujarat-style tombstones.

What is the Arab theory about the entry of Islam into Indonesia?

The Arab theory posits that Islam entered Indonesia directly from Arabia, specifically from Mecca, as early as the 7th to 8th century, without intermediaries from other nations.

What historical evidence supports the Arab theory?

The Arab theory is supported by historical evidence such as busy international trade routes, particularly through the Strait of Malacca, which connected regions like China, Southeast Asia, and West Asia.

Who supports the Persian theory, and what does it suggest?

The Persian theory was proposed by historian Husein Joyoningrat. It suggests that Islam entered Indonesia in the 13th century through the Persian influence, especially through Samudra Pasai in Sumatra.

What are some cultural similarities between Indonesia and Persia that support the Persian theory?

Cultural similarities include Islamic calligraphy on tombstones and religious rituals like 'tombor' in Bengkulu and 'Tabuik' in West Sumatra, which resemble rituals in Persia held on the 10th of Muharram.

What does the Chinese theory suggest about the entry of Islam into Indonesia?

The Chinese theory suggests that Islam entered Indonesia from China, where it had already developed during the Tang Dynasty, brought by the Muslim commander Sa'ad bin Abi Waqqas during the Caliphate of Uthman bin Affan.

What is one key piece of evidence supporting the Chinese theory?

One key piece of evidence is the influence of Chinese preachers, especially during the Demak Kingdom, who played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the archipelago.

What is the correct answer to the quiz question about the theories of Islam's entry into Indonesia?

The correct answer is 'C', which refers to the 'general theory,' as it is not one of the theories discussed in the video.