Allah (God) is the Arabic term for the singular deity of Islam, central to the theological framework of Acehnese Islam. In the Malay translation of the Burda, Allah appears repeatedly in verses praising divine mercy and seeking forgiveness.
Theological Role
Allah is described in the Qur’an as the sole creator and sustainer of the universe. The poem invokes Allah to affirm the Prophet Muhammad’s status as the most faithful of all creations.
Presence in Acehnese Religious Texts
The use of Allah in Acehnese poetry reflects the integration of Arabic religious terminology into the Malay language, underscoring the community’s adherence to orthodox Islamic belief.
See Also
- Muhammad (Prophet of Islam)
- Rasulullah
- Al‑Burda (Arabic poem)
- Arabic terms in Acehnese religious poetry
Source
DLP‑54 – Een 16de‑eeuwse Maleise vertaling van de Burda van al‑Busiri, digitised manuscript, pages 73‑79, 20260707_232246_DLP-54-Een_16de_eeuwse_Maleise_vertaling_van_de_Burda_van_al_Bu_s_i_ri_OCR.txt.