Traces of Aceh in Arab Land #macca

'Asyi', the name of the Acehnese clan among the Arabs. This Asyi title is an acknowledgment of identity for all Acehnese people in Saudi Arabia that is so honorable that the title of "al-asyi" can then be regarded as one of the Acehnese clans manifest in the Land of Arabia.
The term Aceh is familiar to some Arabs although it is now only one of the provinces of the country. Therefore, I see that the dignity of the Acehnese in Saudi Arabia is remarkable. So far, this title is not so much, but considering the contribution of Asyi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I believe that there is an emotionally strong connection between this Arab land and its porch, Aceh.
A lot of Arab descendants of Aceh are well placed in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia such as the late Syech Abdul Ghani Asyi the former head of the Middle East Red Crescent, Alm Dr Jalal Asyi, former deputy health minister of Saudi Arabia, DR Ahmad Asyi, former deputy minister of Haj and waqf and many Aceh's endowment's wealth is still a form there.

We will reveal the unbalanced tradition of donating Acehnese people in the Land of Hijaz (Mecca, Saudi Arabia) in the 17th century M. It is interesting that we know how Aceh contributes to the land of hijaz (now Saudi Arabia, red), where the Acehnese not only donate the land, but also the gold imported from Earth Serambi to the land of Mecca Al-Mukarramah.

It was narrated that in 1672 M, Sharif Barakat of Mecca at the end of the 17th century sent his ambassador to the east. Seek donations for the maintenance of the Grand Mosque. Because the Arab condition at that time was still in poor condition. The arrival of mareka to Aceh after King Moghol, Aurangzeb (1658-1707) was unable to fulfill the desire of Sharif Barakat. He had not been able to donate as usual to the Grand Mosque. After four years this group of Mecca was hanging up in DewhiIndia. On the advice of the authorities there, the group left for Aceh and arrived in Aceh in 1092 H (1681 M).

Up in Aceh, this Mecca ambassador was welcomed and served well and honored by Sri Ratu Zakiatuddin Inayatsyah (1678-1688 M). Unexpectedly, the arrival of the Meccan Sharif delegate sparked the spirit of the wujudiyah group that was against the rule of women. However, because the figure of Sultanah Zakiatuddin who is' pious and able to speak Arabic fluently. Even historically, he spoke with these guests by using a veil from Dewangga's sutra (Jamil: 1968M).

The Arab envoy was very happy to be received by Queen Zakiatuddin, for they did not get a similar service when in New Delhi, India. Even four years in India, can not meet Aurangzeb.
When they returned to Mecca, Sri Ratu Zakiatuddin Inayat Shah, gave a sign to the party and Sharif Mecca also donations for the Grand Mosque and and the Mosque of Nabawi in Medina consisted of: three pure gold kinthar, three rathal kamfer, sandalwood and civet (jeuebeuet civet), three golden gulyuns, two golden legs (panyot-dong), five gold chandeliers for the Grand Mosque, lamps and golden candlesticks for the Nabawi Mosque.

In 1094 (1683 M) they returned to Mecca and arrived in Mecca in the month of Shaytaan 1094 H (September 1683 M). Two brothers from this group of Mecca ambassadors, Syarif Hasyim and Syarif Ibrahim, remained in Aceh at the request of the Acehnese ladies in the anti king of women (Jamil: 1968). They were persuaded to remain in Aceh as honorable men and gave religious instruction and one of them, married to* Kamalat Shah, Zakiatuddin Shah's *younger brother.

*Five years later after the Meccan ambassador returned to Hijaz leaving Syarif Hashim and Sharif Ibrahim in Aceh, the Sultan of Sri Ratu Zakiatuddin Inayat Shah died on Sunday 8th Zulhijjah 1098H (3 October 1688 M). The Aceh government was replaced by his sister, Sri Ratu Kamalatsyah, who also has Putroe Punti. He was appointed the Queen of the Acehnese royal government on the advice of **Sheikh Abdurrauf Al Fansury **who acted at that time as Waliyul-Mulki (Wali Raja).

Only after the death of* Sheikh Abdurrauf **on the evening of 23 Syawal 1106 H (1695 M), the conflict over the status of the Aceh government under the queen rule that had lasted 54 years since **Safiatuddin Shah **(1641-1675M), was re-shaken. This was triggered by a fatwa from Qadhi Mecca arrived. Historically, this "import fatwa" arrived with the "merits" of the queen's opposition. Then the Aceh government, handed over to the Arab-blooded ruler, one of two messengers of Sharif from Mecca, the husband of **Queen Kemalatsyah, Syarif Hasyim *became king on Wednesday 20 Rabi`ul Akhir 1109 H (1699M).

*Historically, the Queen was impeached due to the "fatwa import" is. Then the kingdom of Aceh has a leader who titled **Sultan Jamalul Alam Syarif Hasyim Jamalullail *(1110-1113 H / 1699-1702M). with the ruling of early Syarif Hashim from the Arab dynasty rule of Aceh until 1728 M This is historical evidence that the power of the queens in Aceh that had lasted 59 years disappeared after the intervention of the Meccans, after these queens donated gold to it. A 59-year-old Aceh led by women could be a testament to the actual level of women's emancipation in Aceh (Azyumardi Azra, 1999).

*Associated with the gold donation given by the Queen to the entourage of Mecca, it turns into a conversation and debate in Mecca. It is mentioned that this history is recorded in the history of Mecca where it is mentioned that gold and the Sultanah of Aceh arrived in Mecca in the month of Sya'kban 1094 H / 1683 M and at that time Syarif Barakat had died. The reign of Mecca was replaced by his son **Sharif Sa'id Barakat *(1682-1684 M). Snouck Hurgronje, said "The Delivery of a Mecca Ambassador to Aceh in 1683" was amazed at the greatness of Aceh in the past and recorded in his book, where he arrived in Mecca in 1883. Because of the National Heritage and the Kingdom of Aceh, Mecca called Aceh "Veranda of Mecca" there.

It turned out that the donation of the Kingdom of Aceh 200 years ago is still always warmly discussed there.Swap to IndonesianIt turned out that the donation of the Kingdom of Aceh 200 years ago is still always warmly discussed there. According to the historical records of Mecca he learned that the gift items had been stored in the house of* Sharif Muhammad Al Harith *before being distributed to the Sharifs who were entitled to three-quarters of the gifts and alms given to the poor and the rest were handed over to the Grand Mosque and the Nabawi Mosque.

*Similarly, Acehnese wakaf traditions in the Arab land as an example of a general waqf tradition, is the wakaf **habib Bugak Asyi *who came before Mahkmah Shariyah judges of Mecca on 18 Rabiul End of year 1224 H. In front of the judge he expressed his desire to donate a piece of land with a house two level on it on condition; the house is used as a place of residence pilgrims from Aceh origin who came to Mecca to perform the pilgrimage and also for the residence of people from Aceh who settled in Mecca.

If for any reason there are no more Acehnese who come to Mecca for pilgrimage then this wakaf house is used for the residence of the students (santri, students) Jawi (archipelago) who studied in Mecca. Had it been for something because students from the archipelago were no longer learning in Mecca then this wakaf house was used for the residence of Mecca students who studied at the Grand Mosque. Had they not existed then this wakaf was handed over to the Imam of the Haram Mosque to finance the needs of the Haram Mosque.
*Here is a little bit of my goodwill to Saudi Arabia and I am absolutely struck by the recognition of the identity of **"Asyi" *and the pattern of wakaf management in Saudi Arabia. Besides this, in this journey, I was wondering whether the good name of Acehnese in Saudi Arabia can be equal to the good name of Aceh in Indonesia and around the world. What is interesting is that almost every country I visit, the name Aceh is always respected and viewed as part of the world civilization.