Bugis and Islam in the Malay World

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.