Hamzah Fansuri contributed greatly to Malay culture and intellectual thought during the 16th century, marking the beginning of the Malay spiritual revolution. He initiated the genre of kitab, systematic academic writing in Malay. He was the first to lay the foundations of scholarly debate in the language, using it in poetry and prose. His work in the form of poetry (syair) became popular in the Archipelago, greatly influencing the development of Malay literature and laying the groundwork for modern Indonesian and Malaysian literature.
Syeikh Hamzah al-Fansuri
الشيخ حمزة الفنصوري
Scholar of Quran, Aqidah, Fiqh, Tassawuf
Summary
Hamzah Fansuri contributed greatly to Malay culture and intellectual thought during the 16th century, marking the beginning of the Malay spiritual revolution. He initiated the genre of kitab, systematic academic writing in Malay. He was the first to lay the foundations of scholarly debate in the language, using it in poetry and prose. His work… Read more
- Died
- Aceh, 1607
- Fields of expertise
- Aqidah, Arabic Language, Fiqh, Quran, Tasawwuf
- Notable works
- Asrar al-Arifin (Rahsia Orang yang Bijaksana), Sharab al-Asyikin (Minuman Segala Orang yang Berahi), Zinat al-Muwahidin (Perhiasan Sekalian Orang yang Mengesakan), Kasyf Sirri Tajalli ash-Shibyan
Biography
Works
- Asrar al-Arifin (Rahsia Orang yang Bijaksana)
- Sharab al-Asyikin (Minuman Segala Orang yang Berahi)
- Zinat al-Muwahidin (Perhiasan Sekalian Orang yang Mengesakan)
- Kasyf Sirri Tajalli ash-Shibyan
- Kitab fi Bayani Ma'rifah
- Syair Si Burung Pingai
- Syair Si Burung Pungguk
- Syair Ikan Tongkol
- Syair Sidang Fakir
- Syair Dagang
- Syair Perahu
- Al-Muntahī
Sources
- Syeikh Hamzah al-Fansuri Sasterawan Sufi Agung oleh WAN MOHD. SHAGHIR ABDULLAH
- Unesco