How did Indonesia, a country far away from the arabic countries, turned into the most populous muslim country of the world?

by TheBold
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https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/asia#wiki_why_are_some_parts_of_southeast_asia_muslim.3F

In summary, the opportunity for favorable trade relationships with Indian, Persian, and Arab merchants convinced Indonesian and Malay rulers to convert to Islam.