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887 BCE
Peasant Rebellion
The rebellion in 887 forced Muslims to flee. They settled on the west coast of Malaya. The religion of Islam was accepted there based on their merit of integrity and hard work. Intermarriage also played a role in conversion to Islam. -
877 BCE
200,000 Muslims living in Canton, China
The presence of these Muslims in China is important to the development of Islam in Indonesia. -
Jan 1, 1100
Al Gazzali Writings
Al Gazzali created profound writings that made Islam more predominant. The religion became more accessible and more individuals could learn about it in many areas, including Indonesia. -
Jan 1, 1200
Spread of Islam
From 1100 to 1500 Islam spread incredibly through Malaya and Indonesia. -
Jan 1, 1300
Trade in the Indian Ocean
The spread of Islam was greatly influenced by the spread of trade in the Indian Ocean. Muslims joined as merchants allowing the religion to spread further -
Jan 1, 1406
The Chinese Come to Work in Indonesia
The Chinese came to work on many plantations in Indonesia. They managed to form a minority population in Indonesia, but a powerful one. They did not accept with religion of Islam and inhibited the spread and thrival of the religion. -
Jan 1, 1412
Fall of Malacca
The fall of Malacca caused the migration of Muslims to other islands. A large part of these immigrants were Muslim, spreading the religion further into other areas, including Indonesia. -
Jan 1, 1500
Islam Becomes Indonesia's Dominant Religion
At this point in time Islam became the dominant religion in Indonesia. This is significant because it is one of the reasons that this area is so important. -
The Opening of the Suez Canal
The opening of the Suez Canal was important in that it made traveling to Mecca easier. There were increased pilgrimages between Indonesia and Mecca. This increased the Muslim presence in Indonesia. -
202.9 Million Muslims in Indonesia
Recent studies show that 87.2% of the population of Indonesia identifies as Muslim.