Haji Adam's 1926 Malay Poem about the Prophet's Ascension: A Polemical Anti-wahhabi Defense of Traditionalist Islam

March 15, 2016Open Access

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This research explores the role of Haji Adam's poem in defending traditionalist Islam against Wahhabi interpretations.
Conducted a comparative analysis of Southeast Asian literary texts.
Examined the themes and narratives regarding the Prophet's ascension.
Analyzed historical and cultural contexts of traditionalism and Wahhabism.
Identified significant themes in Haji Adam's work that highlight resistance to Wahhabi ideology.
Found evidence of the poem's influence on local Islamic narratives and beliefs.
Revealed a dynamic interplay between local traditions and global Islamic movements.

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Comparative analysis demonstrates the relevance of traditionalist Islam in Islamic narratives, suggesting a cultural rebirth.

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Edwin Paul Wieringa (2016) studied this question.

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