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Sinjai is known as Bumi Panrita Kitta (Land of Islamic scholars). This popularity has become a discourse for some people. Some claim that it is true, but others are somewhat doubtful. Therefore, this research is interesting to do. This research focuses on the track record of Panrita-Anreguru (scholars/ulama) in Sinjai on a historical-synchronic basis. For this purpose, a historical methodology is adopted, namely: Heiristics, Source Criticism, Source Analysis, and Interpretation. It was found that early in the XVII century Islam was accepted by the Sinjai people. Since then, Islamization has been dynamic and massive. That was due to the collaboration of local scholar and Ruler. Eventually, a figure called Panrita (Expert) or Anreguru (Great Ulama) was born. The mastery of religious knowledge and Panritas skill in transmitting the knowledge, gave birth to a new term namely Anreguru (Great Ulama). Efforts in transforming sc Someone who has the qualification of Panrita-Anreguru hows the depth and breadth understanging of the Islamic sciences they master. The Panrita-Anreguru figures include: Dato ri Bandang, Dato ri Tiro, Laming, Puang Belle, Puatta Massabangnge, To Maeppe daeng Situncu, Syek Ibrahim Rahmat, I Bolong daeng Makketti, and others.