Madewana's Animism

According to his narrative, Abdul Ghafar preached from 1360 to 1374 CE in Rumbati and its surroundings. The Hikayat Bacan relates that around 1512, a young brother of the Sultan of Bacan, Kaicil Jelman, was appointed ruler of Misool Island, and later became the first Muslim ruler in the region. His arrival is estimated to have occurred in the mid-16th century, as evidenced by the Tunasgain Mosque, built in 1587 CE.

This event is estimated to have occurred in 1600 CE. This first theory refers to oral history, stating that Islam was introduced to Onin by Sharif Muaz al-Qathan, also known as the Sheikh of the Blue Robe. Michrob also states that the Islamization process was carried out by two preachers from Banda, Salahuddin and Jainun. This process was carried out through circumcision, but under threat from the local community, the circumcised men were circumcised.

This is evidenced by written and oral evidence, as well as evidence of the legacy of place names and the descendants of the Bacan Kings, who became Islamic rulers in the Raja Ampat Islands. 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. This led to religious upheaval among Muslims. In various Muslim-majority regions, only Openbare Vervogschools were provided, open to all religious communities.

According to the family tree, Kalawen was the ancestor of the Arfan family to first convert to Islam. This tribe was the Madewana. The Madewana are an ethnic group inhabiting Kaimana Regency in West Papua, Indonesia.

At that time, the inland community still practiced animism, while the coastal communities practiced Islam.