mustakim means “right” or “straight” in Acehnese, signifying moral correctness. The term is listed on page 88 of the Burda translation, paired with the Arabic mustakim.
Definition
Used in religious instruction to denote the path of righteousness, mustakim appears in sermons, legal codes, and poetry.
Contrast
Often juxtaposed with mushiil (“unclear”) and mutah (“pearl”), forming a moral spectrum in Acehnese theological literature.
Significance
The term underscores the direct adoption of Qur’anic vocabulary into Acehnese moral discourse.
See Also
Source
20260707_232246_DLP-54-Een_16de_eeuwse_Maleise_vertaling_van_de_Burda_van_al_Bu_s_i_ri_OCR.txt, page 88.