Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Shaykh Abdul Rauf al Fansuri asSingkli


Shaykh Shaykh Abdul Rauf al Fansuri asSingkli, was one of the Important Islamic Sufi Scholar from South East Asia. He also studied in Mekkah for several years before he returned to his homeland, Aceh. He initiated Shattariya Tariqa although his teacher was Shaykh Hamza al Fansuri. There was narration claimed he had more than 3 islamic spiritual path (Tariqa). Naqshbandi and Qadriyah was his other path.He played a major role in developing education in Aceh and the coastal area of Sumatra. may Allah bless him.

pic: The maqam of Shaykh Abdul Rauf al Fansuri asSingkli survive despite the destruction of its surronding area due to Tsunami. Although there are some construction need to be restored, the maqam eventually remain intact unlike the other concrete buildings.

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