An analysis of Hamka’s selected historical works

Zakariya, Hafiz (2023) An analysis of Hamka’s selected historical works. Al-Itqan Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, 8 (5). pp. 6-19. E-ISSN 2600-8432

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Abstract

Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah was a prolific scholar who wrote more than one hundred books on various themes through various media. The existing literature has significantly covered various aspects of Hamka’s ideas. Though Hamka was learned in various spheres of knowledge, one of his favourite subjects was history. However, Hamka’s discourse on history is found wanting. Thus, this paper discusses Hamka’s contributions to history with special reference to Sejarah Umat Islam and Antara Fakta dan Khayal Tuanku Rao. Hamka’s most profound work on history is Sejarah Umat Islam. Hamka who had sharp eyes and a high degree of historical mindset was very critical of the so-called history books but departed from the true nature of historical inquiry.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	HAMKA, historical, Minangkabau, Padri, Tuanku Rao
Subjects:	D History General and Old World D History General and Old World > DS Asia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Hafiz Zakariya
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2024 12:29
Last Modified:	15 Jan 2024 12:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110096

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