Zheng He 郑和 (Ma He 马和, Muhammad of Islam)




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President Dr. HAIYUN MA
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From Bukhara to China
Zhenghe in World History
In the Year 823 (:1420/21) an ambassador from China arrived with three enormous ships. On them were precious gifts with a value equal to 20 Lakka34 Gold. And the ambassador stepped in front of king (malik) al-Nasir but did not kiss the earth between his hands. Instead he said: ‘Your lord, the sovereign of China greets you and advises you to treat your subjects justly’. (The Sultan) said: ‘Welcome! How nice, that you have come!’ He offered him honours and allowed him to live in the guesthouse. Ibn al-Dayba
Wali Songo
"Admiral Haji Sam Po Bo passed away. The Hanafite Muslim community of Semarang celebrated a 'Ghaib' divine service" --Malay Chronicles “哈芝三保公无常，三宝垄哈乃斐穆斯林为其举办隐逝殡礼”。--马来年鉴
  • 2016, Mr. Bambang Sujanto 柳民源
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  • The Zhenghe Forum is proud to award the 2016 Zhenghe International Peace Award to Mr. Bambang Sujanto 柳民源 for his outstanding efforts in promoting peace, interethnic harmony, and cultural understanding in Indonesia.
  • Through the establishment of the Zhenghe Mosque, Mr. Bambang Sujanto created a space that serves both religious and civic purposes, fostering dialogue and unity across cultural and faith lines. His work exemplifies the spirit of Chinese Muslim Admiral Zhenghe and offers a powerful model for peaceful coexistence and cross-cultural engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Laureate of the Zhenghe International Peace Award
2017, Mr. Karim Mäsımov 
The Zhenghe Forum is proud to present the 2017 Zhenghe International Peace Award to Mr. Mäsımov for his outstanding contributions to ethnic and cultural harmony in Kazakhstan. Through his work in cultural organizations and community dialogue, he has preserved Dungan heritage while building bridges across ethnic lines. His efforts have strengthened social cohesion and offered a model for inclusive nation-building in Central Asia. Mr. Masilov’s commitment to intercultural dialogue and unity reflects the enduring legacy of Zheng He’s peaceful engagement across civilizations.
https://inews.ifeng.com/51622458/news.shtml
2019, KH. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) 
The Zhenghe Forum is honored to posthumously award the 2019 Zhenghe International Peace Award to KH. Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony in one of the world’s most diverse societies. As President of Indonesia, Gus Dur played a pivotal role in guiding the nation through a period of profound transition, helping to heal the wounds of large-scale ethnic conflict and restoring Indonesia’s standing through bold cultural and economic reforms. His leadership championed inclusivity, justice, and the equal dignity of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity or religion—values that resonate deeply with the enduring legacy of Admiral Zheng He and the spirit of civilizational dialogue across the Indo-Pacific.
https://beritalima.com/penerima-zhenghe-international-peace-award-2019-kh-abdurrahman-wahid/


Indonesia is a strategic leader in the Asia-Pacific, ASEAN, and the Muslim world. As the largest Muslim-majority nation and ASEAN’s biggest economy, it plays a key role in regional stability, trade, and Islamic diplomacy, serving as a vital bridge between Southeast Asia, the Muslim world, and global powers.Muhammadiyah is one of Indonesia’s largest and most influential Islamic organizations, known for its leadership in education, healthcare, and social reform. With its global networks and progressive vision, it plays a significant role in shaping modern Islamic thought and fostering inter-civilizational dialogue across the Muslim world and beyond.
Zhenghe Forum and Muhammadiyah collaborated successfully during the 2019 Zhenghe Forum held in Surabaya, which attracted an audience of approximately 5,000 participants. During the recent visit of the President of the Zhenghe Forum to Indonesia, Muhammadiyah extended a warm reception. Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in jointly organizing future iterations of the Zhenghe Forum, with the aim of establishing it as a major platform for dialogue on critical issues facing the Muslim world. This deep-rooted bond suggests tremendous potential for future collaboration—particularly in co-organizing a Zheng He Forum in Indonesia. Such a forum could leverage this shared legacy to foster cultural dialogue and strengthen economic exchange across the Indo-Pacific region, building bridges through academic, diplomatic, and commercial partnerships rooted in centuries-old maritime connections.
IA New Chapter for Zhenghe Forum in Indonesia

  • Zheng He: A Legacy of Unity, A Source of Inspiration

    Zheng He is celebrated not for his political ties or ethnic background, but for the spirit of connectivity and cooperation he fostered across the Indian Ocean world. His voyages built lasting bridges between cultures, economies, and peoples—a legacy of peaceful exchange that continues to inspire regional collaboration to this day.
    "Zhenghe built relationships based on diplomacy, trade, and cooperation, engaging in joint adventures with local rulers and promoting peaceful engagement. That legacy is preserved through the Zhenghe Forum which serves as a platform for historical dialogue and international cooperation." 
    Anwar Ibrahim
    Pivot of Nusantara in the Indo Pacific Southeast Asia has long held a central role in the history of Indian-Pacific connectivity, serving as a vital crossroads of maritime trade, cultural exchange, and civilizational dialogue. From the flourishing entrepôts of Melaka to the welcoming of Zheng He’s fleet in the 15th century, Nusantara ports linked East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa in networks of commerce and diplomacy. Today, Nusantara continues to play a pivotal role in the Indo-Pacific region, championing peaceful cooperation, multilateral engagement, and shared prosperity—values embodied by Zheng He’s voyages and echoed in Nusantgara's contemporary diplomatic and economic outreach.
The sixth Zhenghe Forum held at ISTAC, Malaysia, 2023
THE FIFTH ZHENGHE FORUM HELD AT UIN SUNAN AMPEL SURABAYA, INDONESIA, 2019
THE FOURTH ZHENGHE FORUM HELD AT INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMBAD (IIUI), PAKISTAN, 2018
THE THIRD ZHENGHE FORUM HELD AT AL FARABI UNIVERSITY, ALMATY, KAZAKSTAN, 2017
THE SECOND ZHENGHE FORUM HELD IN DUBAI, THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2016
THE FIRST ZHENGHE FORUM HELD IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MALAYSIA, 2015
Visiting ancestral lands of Zhenghe in Central Asia: 2017
Searching Zhenghe legacies and memories in India where Zhenghe passed away, 2016 (2:154): وَلَا تَقُولُوا لِمَن يُقْتَلُ فِي سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَمْوَاتٌۚ بَلْ أَحْيَآءٌ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا تَشْعُرُونَ “And do not say about those who are killed in the way of Allah, ‘They are dead.’ Rather, they are alive, but you perceive [it] not.” “在主道上被杀的人，你们不要说他们是死的，不然，他们是活着的，只是你们不知道罢了。”
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