The Hadhrami Network: Yemeni Migrants in Southeast Asia

This episode explores the remarkable story of Hadhrami migration from Yemen's Hadhramawt region to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. From the 18th century onward, these migrants — many from sayyid families claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad — became influential traders, religious scholars, and political figures. We trace the rise of figures like Habib Uthman bin Yahya, the Mufti of Batavia, and the reformist Al-Irshad movement founded by Ahmad Soorkatti. We discuss how Hadhramis maintained ties to Yemen while integrating into their new homes, the tensions between sayyids and non-sayyids, and the lasting impact on Indonesian Islam and culture. We also touch on the decline of migration after Yemen's 1962 revolution and the current state of the diaspora. Join Lucas and Luna for a fascinating look at a global Yemeni story that bridges the Indian Ocean.

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