What was the nature of Islamic religion that developed in Southeast Asia?
A) Because most of the missionaries were Ulama from Arabia, the religion most closely resembled Islam as practiced in the first generations after Muhammad.
B) Because Islam came to Southeast Asia from India and was spread by Sufi holy men, it developed a mystical nature that incorporated much of indigenous religion.
C) Because Islam was carried to Southeast Asia from China, it bore many of the characteristics of Buddhism.
D) Because Islam adopted many Buddhist ideas, a large number of native groups in the area rejected it.
Answer: B) Because Islam came to Southeast Asia from India and was spread by Sufi holy men, it developed a mystical nature that incorporated much of indigenous religion.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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