Shrine of Datuk Shaykh al-Azhar | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Kuantan Tengah |
Province | Riau |
Location | |
Location | Pasar Taluk, Indonesia |
Municipality | Kuantan Singingi Regency |
Geographic coordinates | 0°31′43″S 101°34′23″E / 0.5287350°S 101.5731244°E |
The Shrine of Datuk Shaykh al-Azhar ( Indonesian: Makam Datuk Keramat Syech al-Azhar) is a historic shrine located on Jalan Sudirman street in the area of Pasar Taluk in Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau, Indonesia. It contains the grave of a Sufi Muslim cleric who introduced Islam to the city of Teluk Kuantan.
Shaykh al-Azhar was a Muslim Sufi of the Shattari order as well as a disciple of the renowned Sufi mystic Burhanuddin Ulakan. [1] [2] He was reportedly the first to introduce Islam to Teluk Kuantan; this happened in either the 17th or 18th centuries CE. [1] [2] Azhar was buried here, and his tomb became a well-visited pilgrimage spot for the local Shattari community. [3] Even now, it is still visited often by both locals and tourists. [4] [5]
The shrine holds significant cultural and religious value for the local community. It serves as a site for annual religious gatherings and Sufi rituals. The pilgrimage to the shrine is particularly popular during Islamic holidays and special commemorative events, drawing visitors from various parts of Indonesia. [6]
The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Indonesian and Islamic styles, featuring a simple yet elegant design. The courtyard of the shrine includes a large tree, which adds to the serene and contemplative atmosphere of the site. The tomb itself is well-maintained, with regular renovations ensuring its preservation as a historical and religious landmark. [2]
Shrine of Datuk Shaykh al-Azhar | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Kuantan Tengah |
Province | Riau |
Location | |
Location | Pasar Taluk, Indonesia |
Municipality | Kuantan Singingi Regency |
Geographic coordinates | 0°31′43″S 101°34′23″E / 0.5287350°S 101.5731244°E |
The Shrine of Datuk Shaykh al-Azhar ( Indonesian: Makam Datuk Keramat Syech al-Azhar) is a historic shrine located on Jalan Sudirman street in the area of Pasar Taluk in Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau, Indonesia. It contains the grave of a Sufi Muslim cleric who introduced Islam to the city of Teluk Kuantan.
Shaykh al-Azhar was a Muslim Sufi of the Shattari order as well as a disciple of the renowned Sufi mystic Burhanuddin Ulakan. [1] [2] He was reportedly the first to introduce Islam to Teluk Kuantan; this happened in either the 17th or 18th centuries CE. [1] [2] Azhar was buried here, and his tomb became a well-visited pilgrimage spot for the local Shattari community. [3] Even now, it is still visited often by both locals and tourists. [4] [5]
The shrine holds significant cultural and religious value for the local community. It serves as a site for annual religious gatherings and Sufi rituals. The pilgrimage to the shrine is particularly popular during Islamic holidays and special commemorative events, drawing visitors from various parts of Indonesia. [6]
The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Indonesian and Islamic styles, featuring a simple yet elegant design. The courtyard of the shrine includes a large tree, which adds to the serene and contemplative atmosphere of the site. The tomb itself is well-maintained, with regular renovations ensuring its preservation as a historical and religious landmark. [2]