The 18th century AD or the era of Mataram Kartosuro witnessed the history of the “controversy” of... more The 18th century AD or the era of Mataram Kartosuro witnessed the history of the “controversy” of Sheikh Mutamakkin’s thoughts (herein after referred to as SM) in the Text of the Serat Cebolek. The SM controversy was caused by several things. First, he had the courage to reject the policies of the authorities regarding the “prohibition” of teaching Sufism to the common society. Second, SM theosophical teachings were considered to be deviating from the mainstream theosophy, such as the Naqshbandiyah, and it, therefore, is classified as the inkar al-sunnah group. Third, SM decided to become an “opposition” againts the authorities. His opposition attitude was actually born from the social-political context of Mataram Kartosuro which he considered it againts the noble values of Islam. Unfortunately, SM is portrayed in Serat Cebolek as a “rebel” actor who seems to only play the role of an antagonist and heretic. This article argued that SM served indeed as a roleplayer who is able to bre...
The 18th century AD or the era of Mataram Kartosuro witnessed the history of the “controversy” of... more The 18th century AD or the era of Mataram Kartosuro witnessed the history of the “controversy” of Sheikh Mutamakkin’s thoughts (herein after referred to as SM) in the Text of the Serat Cebolek. The SM controversy was caused by several things. First, he had the courage to reject the policies of the authorities regarding the “prohibition” of teaching Sufism to the common society. Second, SM theosophical teachings were considered to be deviating from the mainstream theosophy, such as the Naqshbandiyah, and it, therefore, is classified as the inkar al-sunnah group. Third, SM decided to become an “opposition” againts the authorities. His opposition attitude was actually born from the social-political context of Mataram Kartosuro which he considered it againts the noble values of Islam. Unfortunately, SM is portrayed in Serat Cebolek as a “rebel” actor who seems to only play the role of an antagonist and heretic. This article argued that SM served indeed as a roleplayer who is able to bre...
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