Zulfa, Jamalie South Kalimantan's Inland Ports and the Spread of Islam. South Kalimantan's Inland Ports and the Spread of Islam. pp. 58-72.

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ABSTRAK

Primarily this investigation examined the origin and development of Islam in South Kalimantan. It aimed to establish social, economic, and geographical factors that contributed to the acceptance of Islamic faith. The main study areas were three villages in Banjarmasin, including the Sasirangan, Gadang, and Bilu villages, within the area of interest. Study respondents narrated through interviews the origin of Islamism in Banjarmasin, the role played by the inland ports in facilitating these movements, and the major form of transportation used by the immigrants. The gathered responses were analysed using NVivo qualitative data analysis software. It identified major themes from the interviews. The research found that 97% of study participants understood the connection between the inland ports of Banjarmasin and the exchange of merchandise for transportation over long distances. Yet there was a gap in knowledge concerning the contribution of other factors like political stability and infrastructural development, to the success of these trade missions. Future investigations should, however, focus on analysing archaeological researches that specify timelines for the events that led up to the development of the Islamic religion, as the most predominant in South Kalimantan.

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