Praktik Moderasi Di Jalur Rempah Nusantara: Makassar Abad Xvi – Xvii

Abstract

This article aims to explain the practice of moderation in the Indonesian spice route, in particular Makassar, in the XVI-XVII centuries. Based on the research results using historical methods, it is found that there is a glorious story in the relationship between Islam and Christianity. According to the race theory, fierce competition and enmity between adherents of the two religions, as was the case in Malacca, Java, and Maluku, did not occur in Makassar. Since the XVI century, Makassar rulers have been very open to all nations and adherents of religions so that harmonious relations have been established with Malay Muslims and Portuguese Christians. This practice made Makassar's acceptance of Islam late in the early seventeenth century compared to Ternate and Buton in the XV and XVI centuries. However, on the other hand, after accepting Islam, Makassar declared Islamization of all the kingdoms on the South Sulawesi peninsula in just four years (1607)(1608)(1609)(1610)(1611). Islam became the stimulus for the birth of the free shipping policy (mare liberum). This policy attracted the attention of sailors and traders from various nations and religions to anchor and trade in Makassar so that it managed to grow into a world port city. It shows Makassar's brilliance in advancing the archipelago trade and spice routes.

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