In the 15th century AD, Aceh had earned a very honorable title from the Muslim nation. The country is nicknamed "Veranda of Mecca" a title full of religious nuance, faith, and devotion. According to expert historians' analysis, there are 5 reasons why Aceh holds that noble title. First, Aceh is the first place to enter Islam in the archipelago, precisely in the East coast, Peureulak, and Pasai. From Aceh Islam is developing very fast throughout the archipelago to the Philippines. The preachers of Aceh left their hometown to spread the religion of God to humans. Some of the Wali Songo who brought Islam to Java came from Aceh, namely Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Sunan Ngampel, and Syarif Hidayatullah. 
Secondly, Aceh Region has been a mecca of science in the archipelago with the presence of Jami'ah Baiturrahman (University of Baiturrahman) complete with various faculties. Students studying in Aceh come from all over the world, from Turkey, Palestine, India, Bangladesh, Pattani, Mindanao, Malaya, Brunei Darussalam and Makassar. 
Thirdly, the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom has received recognition from Sharif Makkah on behalf of the Islamic Caliph in Turkey that the Aceh Kingdom is the "protector" of other Islamic kingdoms in the archipelago. Therefore, all the archipelago sultans recognize Sulatan Aceh as their "umbrella" in performing the duties of the kingdom. 
