Abdul Samad al-Falimbani's Role and Contribution in the Discourse of Islamic Knowledge in Malay World

Shaykh Abdussamad al-Falimbani emerged as a pivotal figure in the 18th-century Islamic intellectual tradition, significantly influencing both the Malay World and Arab lands, including Zabid, Yemen. His contributions were multifaceted: he disseminated religious works across vast regions of the Islamic world, fostered extensive teacher-student networks linking Southeast Asia and the Middle East, preserved classical Islamic knowledge for future generations, and harmonized Sufi teachings with Shari'a law, ensuring their continued practice. This study highlights al-Falimbani's enduring legacy in maintaining the continuity of Islamic sciences from classical times to the modern era.

Ahmad, M. H. (2018). ABDUL SAMAD AL-FALIMBANI’S ROLE AND CONTRIBUTION IN THE DISCOURSE OF ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE IN MALAY WORLD. Journal of Malay Islamic Studies, 2(1), 27–40. https://doi.org/10.19109/jmis.v2i1.2733