8.1.06 - The Malacca Sultanate (1402–1511)

 

Raja Megat died and his son Raja Kechil Besar was installed the third ruler taking the title Seri Maharaja. He went to China to inform the Emperor of his father's demise and of his succession.
Once there was a ship from Jeddah anchored in the port of Malacca. A 'makhdum' named Saiyid Abdul Aziz and his men came ashore and performed a prayer on the beach. Curious natives gathered, and words reached within the palace. Seri Maharaja came on his elephant. To satisfy his curiosity, the ruler brought Abdul Aziz to the palace.
Saiyid Abdul Aziz explained to the ruler the religion of Islam, and the latter was moved, and accepted the new faith. All the dignitaries followed suit. The ruler adopted a new Muslim title - Sultan Muhammad Shah. Thus was built the first mosque in Malacca, and Abdul Aziz taught the Sultan and the new converts the tenets of Islam.