Islamization in North Sulawesi XIX Century: Political Networks and Trade

Abstract

The dynamics of Islamization in North Sulawesi, the
activities of outside traders, made this area a crossroads for the spice
trade in the Maluku region. The spread of Islam did not escape the
influence of political networks from several sultanates such as the
Sultanate of Ternate, the Sultanate of Makassar and the Sultanate of
Sulu. This study aims to reveal the Islamization network in North
Sulawesi in the XIX century with a focus on the influence of
political hegemony and trading activities. This research is a
historical research using historical methods; heuristics, criticism,
interpretation, and historiography which are descriptive analysis
with a literature study approach. The results of this study indicate
that integration and economic accumulation that make political
power, encounter with other religions and increase in activity and
trade encourage the spread of religious teachings.
Keywords: Islamization, Political Networks, Trade, North Sulawesi