Creativity in Malay commentary works: a special reference to Shaykh Dawud al-Fatani’s Ward al-Zawāhir = Kreativiti dalam komentari melayu: satu kajian terhadap karya Shaykh Dawud al Fatani, Ward al zawahir

Jusoh, Che' Razi (2017) Creativity in Malay commentary works: a special reference to Shaykh Dawud al-Fatani’s Ward al-Zawāhir = Kreativiti dalam komentari melayu: satu kajian terhadap karya Shaykh Dawud al Fatani, Ward al zawahir. Journal of Islam in Asia, 14 (3 (Special Issue Islam and Creativity)). pp. 341-365. ISSN 2289-8077

PDF - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (1MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

For generations, Dawud al-Fatani’s works have been considered among the reputable and reliable references in the literature of the Malay Archipelago. Among his authoritative works are: Munyat al-MusallÊ, Durr al-ThamÊn, FurË’ al-Masa’il, Minhaj al-‘Óbidin and al-Manhal al-Safi which have been praised for their lucid exposition of the issues addressed by al-Fatani in his writing. The hallmark of his scholarship is undoubtably his creativity and innovation, representing a key characteristic of the Islamic literature of the era and showcasing his gift for elucidating the primary texts of al-Qur’an and al-Hadith. This paper attempts to illustrate al-Fatani’s unique approach employed in his magnificent work entitled Ward al-Zawahir. The research reveals that among the techniques used by al-Fatani to enhance his writing, and which contributed so much to the Malay classical literature of the times are: Bilingualism, faedah (benefit point) and tanbih (admonishing point) etc. This paper is an exposure to the works of al-Fatani that will certainly benefit new generations of authors, enabling them to appreciate and draw inspiration from the literary heritage left to them by their predecessors. Selama bertahun-tahun karya Shaykh Dawud al-FaÏÉni telah dianggap sebagai rujukan yang paling penting dan amat disegani dalam kesusasteraan Melayu Jawi di alam Melayu. Antara karya-karyanya yang paling berwibawa ialah: Munyat al-MuÎallÊ, Durr al-ThamÊn, FurË al-MasÉ'il, MinhÉj al-'ÓbidÊn dan al-Manhal al-ØÉfÊ yang telah diangkat tinggi oleh para ilmuwan kerana perbahasan dan huraian yang tertera dalamnya amat jelas dan mendalam. Keistimewaan yang terdapat dalam karya-karya beliau dari segi keilmuwan dan kreativiti menepati ciri-ciri kesusasteraan Islam yang utama dan mempamerkan kedalaman ilmu beliau dalam menjelaskan perbendaharaan ilmu yang bersumberkan al-Qur'an dan al-Hadith. Makalah ini cuba untuk membawa pembaca meneliti beberapa pendekatan unik al-FatÉni yang digunakan dalam karya agungnya yang berjudul Ward al-ZawÉhir. Ia juga mendedahkan bahawa antara teknik yang digunakan oleh al-FatÉni dalam penulisannya dan sekaligus menyumbang kepada kesusasteraan klasik Melayu pada masa itu ialah: dwibahasa, faedah dan tanbih dan lain-lain. Pendedahan pendekatan yang digunakan dalam karya-karya al-FatÉni pasti akan memberikan manfaat kepada generasi baru dengan harapan agar membolehkan mereka menghargai warisan kusasteraan Jawi yang ditinggalkan oleh generasi yang terdahulu.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4187/57437
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malay classical works, Malay regions, scholarship, commentary works, Karya klasik, daerah kepulauan Melayu, kesarjanaan, karya karya syarahan.
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC905 Islamic Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of General Studies
Depositing User:	Dr Che'Razi Jusoh
Date Deposited:	20 Mar 2018 10:25
Last Modified:	20 Mar 2018 10:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/57437

Actions (login required)

View Item