During the Wali Songo tour last june 07, we visited the Maqam of Raden Fatah (may Allah bless him). He was a sufi king from Demak. He governs the kingdom with the advisors of the Saints (wali songo). Demak was the first Islamic empire in Java land. It was very peaceful and prosperous. The king often had meetings with the Saints (wali Songo) discussing various matters from religious to any worldly matters. The reign of Raden Fatah (may Allah bless him) was a symbol of Humanity and progression. The empire fell during the colonization of the Dutch. The only bloodshed that spread on the ground of Demak was the last defence of the Royal Army and his saints including the muslims who were against the invaders (dutch). Thus the defeat signify the decline of royalty in Demak.
Pic: Maqam of Raden Fatah and his descendant, located nearby to the Masjid Agung.
2 comments:
Demak ruled Java just for few years, there were no contacts between Demak and Dutch, coz when Dutch came to Nusantara, Demak had fallen down
Historian should correct it
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