Bugis And Islam In The Malay Word

Author: Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor & Muhammad Hattah Fattah
Publisher: UM Press
ISBN: ISBN: 9789674884116
Weight: 0.25 kg
Pages: 134 pp
Year: 2025
Price: RM45

This book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of the history, culture, and contributions of the Bugis people in the Malay world, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia

The first section, History & Background, highlights the historical migration of the Bugis to Malaya, with a case study on Kedah, and examines the role of Bugis scholars and Rulers in shaping political, religious, and social landscapes. It includes studies on the intellectual legacy of Bugis ulama in the Riau-Lingga Sultanate, the leadership of Sultan Alauddin Suleiman Shah in Selangor, and the influence of Bugis-Makassar legal traditions on the development of Islam in both Indonesia and Malaysia

The second section, Social & Cultural, highlights the focus to values, norms, and lived experiences within Bugis society. It discusses the integration of Islamic values in Bugis traditions and migration practices, critically analyzes gender dynamics through the Pappaseng texts, and explores symbolic cultural expressions such as the concept of were in agricultural traditions. Additionally, it considers the role of food heritage, specifically rice utilization in Bugis cuisine, as part of identity and cultural continuity.

Overall, this book offers readers historical depth and cultural insight into the Bugis heritage, showing how their migration, leadership, religious scholarship, and social practices have significantly shaped the broader Islamic and Malay civilizations.