HADHRAMI ARABS AND ARAB PERANAKAN IN MALAYSIA
Arab Hadhrami dan Arab Peranakan di Malaysia
Abstract
Ethnic diversity is something unique. In fact, it is a natural tendency that colours the lives of human nature. In Islam, there is no one term or concept that says that an ethnic group is better than other ethnic groups. There are many factors that affect the survival of an ethnic society in which every ethnic group has their own role in the society. This paper discusses briefly the history of the Hadhrami Arab migration to Malaysia and their involvement in the Malay community that differs from ethnicity, language and culture as well as the acceptance of the Arabs in the Malay community. This study used a qualitative method of content analysis of primary sources such as archives, documents, and official records. In addition, secondary sources such as scholarly articles, books, and magazines were also referred to. Interviews were also conducted. It is important to note that this paper does not intend to examine all studies that have been conducted so far. Instead, it aims to review how the Arab community in particular the Sayyid descents adapt to a multi-ethnic community in Malaysia as well as their involvement in the society. Research findings showed that the Hadhrami Arabs of Sayyid descents managed to adapt to the Malay culture and way of life through mixed marriage with local women. They have also become part of the community and considered as Malays. However, some of them still maintain the tradition and exclusive way of life of the Arabs.
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