Ibn Sabʿīn was a 13th‑century Andalusian philosopher‑mystic, a student of Ibn Arabi, whose method of composing “takhmis” (expansions) of existing poems is cited in the source as an inspiration for later writers who admired Cheikh al‑Būsīrī’s Burda. While not directly an Acehnese figure, his literary technique influenced Acehnese scholars who produced Malay commentaries on the Burda during the 16th century.
Influence on Acehnese Literature
Acehnese scholars, familiar with the tradition of takhmis through Arabic sources, applied Ibn Sabʿīn’s method when creating local adaptations of the Burda, thereby integrating the poem into Acehnese devotional practice.
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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. 30.