A. ‘ahd was an Acehnese‑Malay lexical item recorded in the 16th‑century Malay translation of the Burda, glossed as “setia, afspraak, avereenkomst” (faithful, covenant, agreement). The term derives from the Arabic ʿahd (عهد) meaning “covenant” and was employed in Acehnese religious discourse to denote solemn oaths and divine promises.
Usage in Acehnese Texts
In the Burda glossary the entry appears on page 92, linking the Arabic concept of covenant to Acehnese notions of loyalty and contractual fidelity, especially in the context of Sultanate treaties and personal vows.
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Source
20260707_232246_DLP-54-Een_16de_eeuwse_Maleise_vertaling_van_de_Burda_van_al_Bu_s_i_ri_OCR.txt, p. 92.