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Honoring the Saint through Poetry Recitation: Pilgrimage and the Memories of Shaikh Abdurrahman Siddiq Al-Banjari in Indragiri Hilir †.

Authors :
Madjid, Abd.
Latief, Hilman
Fauzan, Aris
Source :
Religions; Mar2022, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p261, 12p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

This paper is about poetry and pilgrimage in Tembilahan, Indragiri Hilir, where Abdurrahman Siddiq, a prominent alim who lived in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, is buried. In addition to his treatises on theology, mysticism, and ethics, Abdurrahman Siddiq is also renowned for his contribution to Islamic literature in Sumatra. He is a famous Islamic scholar and is respected in Indragiri Hilir for his spiritual messages delivered in the form of sya'ir (poetry). Malay Muslims have preserved the saint's legacy through the act of pilgrimage and various cultural events and festivals. This paper argues that the recitation of Abdurrahman Siddiq's poems during the pilgrimage to Tembilahan and Islamic festivals shows how Malay Muslims honor their respected saint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20771444
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Religions
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156094810
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13030261