Mansur Shah of Malacca - Spread of Islam

Spread of Islam

Mansur Shah, who had a great interest in Islam, encouraged scholarship in Islamic theological studies. He studied tasawuf himself. He also studied under Maulana Abu Bakar, who brought the Ab Darul Manzum scriptures to Malacca. He also ordered the translation of the scripture to Malay by Makhdum Patakan. Mansur Shah referred to scholars from Pasai on religious issues due to their expertise.

Mansur Shah of Malacca House of Malacca
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Muzaffar Shah
Sultan of Malacca
1456–1477
Succeeded by
Alauddin Riayat Shah

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