A. khairi ba’lin was an Acehnese‑Malay term recorded on page 92 of the Malay translation of the Burda, glossed as “suami, jang pengasih, liefhebbend echtgenoot” (loving, affectionate husband). The phrase combines the Arabic khayr (good) with a local suffix, reflecting Acehnese ideals of marital affection.
Cultural Relevance
The term appears in verses praising the virtues of a benevolent husband, illustrating gendered moral expectations in Acehnese society.
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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.