Koiwai's Animism
The tribe was the Koiwai. Several British forts were established to monitor the Dutch trade monopoly. Several government posts were established in Fakfak and Manokwari. Dutch influence gradually spread to Hollandia. He was exiled to Maros and not allowed to return to Salawati until his death. He was influenced by several immigrants who stopped in Kaimana. At that time, the inland community still practiced animism, while the coastal community practiced Islam. According to family tree records, Kalawen was the ancestor of the Arfan family and the first to convert to Islam. This theory, based on oral history, states that Islam was introduced to Onin by Sharif Muaz al-Qathan, also known as the Blue Robe Sheikh. Michrob also stated that the Islamization process was carried out by two preachers from Banda, Salahuddin and Jainun. The Islamization process was carried out through circumcision, but under threat from the local community, the circumcised men were the ones who were circumcised. Thro...