Taught at Kalisalak (Batang), writing instruction in Javanese verse known as tarajumah. His criticism of colonial-aligned officials led to his exile by the Dutch to Ambon and then North Sulawesi. Commonly dated 1786–1870.
Ahmad Rifa’i Kalisalak
Tarajumah; Rifa'iyah movement
Summary
Central Javanese teacher who wrote religious verse in Javanese and opposed colonial officials.
- Born
- Kendal, Central Java, 1786
- Died
- 1870
- Fields of expertise
- Fiqh
- Notable works
- Tarajumah
Biography
Works
- Tarajumah