This thesis deals with Islam and nation formation in Indonesia. It attempts to describe the particular relationship between Islam and the development of the Indonesian nation. It examines the role of Islam in promoting the process of nation formation in Indonesia until the early 1930's. Since the coming of Islam to the Archipelago, the 'ulama' and their writings played a central role in the integration of the Malay world. The use of the Malay language as a lingua franca accelerated the process of integration as well as the process of mutual understanding among the people, the majority of whom were Muslim. When European colonialism appeared on the scene, the Muslims resisted it labelling the foreigners as non-Muslims. Opposition came from the royal, the aristocratic and the 'ulama' sectors. All in their way demonstrated resistance to every aspect of imperialism and colonialism. At the beginning of the 20th century, Muslims began to turn to socio-religious organizations in their efforts to achieve independence. This was a period of significant Muslim contributions to Indonesian nationalism. Some favored a structural approach while others pursued a cultural means. Indeed, people began to think in more democratic terms, and began to realize their inferior position within the colonial system. The response of the colonial government helped, in spite of itself, to foster national unity. The significance of this thesis lies in the fact that there has not yet been any attempt to trace the background of the formation of the Indonesian state with particular reference to the role of Islam.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Canberra, 1996. / Typescript (digital copy). Title taken from PDF title screen (viewed July 1, 2009). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--Johns Hopkins University. / Bibliography: p. [211]-219.

Thesis--Johns Hopkins University. / Bibliography: p. [211]-219.

Thesis (master's)--al-Jāmiʻah al-Islāmīyah, al-Madīnah. / "16." Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 458-468).

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Thesis (doctoral)--Bamberg, 2000.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2010. / Title from pdf file main screen (viewed on April 27, 2010). A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Dept. of Political Science, University of Alberta. "Spring 2010." Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Bamberg, 2000.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2010. / Title from pdf file main screen (viewed on April 27, 2010). A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Dept. of Political Science, University of Alberta. "Spring 2010." Includes bibliographical references.