Ahmad al-Dardir's Commentary on the Story of the Prophet's Miʿrāj by Najm al-Din al-Ghayti

Key Points

• This study aims to analyze the transformation of Islamic tales within Southeast Asian literatures through local and global influences.
• Conducted a comparative analysis of selected kitabs from Southeast Asia
• Explored the commentary of Ahmad al-Dardir on the Prophet's miʿrāj story
• Utilized both textual and contextual examinations to determine local and global influences
• Highlighted the dynamic interplay between local contexts and global Islamic narratives
• Revealed how cultural factors influence the retelling of the miʿrāj story
• Demonstrated the significance of kitabs in bridging local narratives with broader Islamic traditions