Bugis and Islam in the Malay World

Bugis and Islam in the Malay World 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, tackling history and 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, which tacking the social and 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.