Land of the Laurel Tree (Malay: Benua Pohon Salam) appears in the Maleise tekst van de Burda as a symbolic realm invoked in the opening verses: “Dengan nama Allah djua kumulai kitab ini, Tuhan jang mahamurah dalam dunia dan mengasihani hamba mu’min dalam negeri achirat. 1. Telah tertjintalah engkau akan hamsajamu di Benua Pohon Salam adanja.” The phrase functions as a poetic representation of a blessed, paradisiacal region.
Literary Role
The “Land of the Laurel Tree” serves as a metaphorical setting for the speaker’s lamentation, juxtaposing earthly suffering with a promised heavenly reward. Its mention illustrates the blending of Arabic religious concepts with indigenous Malay imagery.
Significance
The term exemplifies how Acehnese‑Malay poets employed local natural symbols to convey Islamic theological ideas, enriching the cultural texture of the translation.
See Also
Source
20260707_232246_DLP-54-Een_16de_eeuwse_Maleise_vertaling_van_de_Burda_van_al_Bu_s_i_ri_OCR.txt.