Pelajaran SKI: Sunan Gresik / Maulana Malik Ibrahim (Profil, Cara Berdakwah, dan Kisah Singkat)

Summary

In this video, we learn about Maulana Malik Ibrahim, also known as Sunan Gresik, one of the Walisongo who spread Islam in Indonesia. A descendant of the famous Central Asian scholar Syekh Jamaluddin Akbar al-Husaini, Maulana Malik Ibrahim arrived in Java in 1371 and began his mission in Gresik. He used a variety of methods to spread Islam, including trading, establishing a pesantren, and engaging with the Majapahit king. His legacy as a key figure in Islam's spread across Java continues to be remembered, with his tomb located in Gresik.

Takeaways

• 😀 Maulana Malik Ibrahim, also known as Sunan Gresik, was one of the Wali Songo who spread Islam in Indonesia.
• 😀 He was of noble descent from Central Asia, the son of the famous scholar Sheikh Jamaluddin Akbar al-Husaini, also known as Sheikh Jumadil Qubro.
• 😀 Maulana Malik Ibrahim originated from Khasan, Persia, and is a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson, Husain bin Ali.
• 😀 In 1371, Maulana Malik Ibrahim was sent by his father to spread Islam in Java, Indonesia.
• 😀 He initially arrived in Sembalo village, Gresik, East Java, which was near the tomb of his niece, Fatimah binti Maimun.
• 😀 Maulana Malik Ibrahim did not travel alone; he was accompanied by his brother Maulana Mahpur, Sayid Yusuf Mahrabi, and 40 other companions.
• 😀 One of his main methods of spreading Islam was through trade, selling essential goods at affordable prices to attract local people.
• 😀 He also established a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Gapura village as another way to teach Islam.
• 😀 Maulana Malik Ibrahim attempted to convert the Majapahit king to Islam, but the king rejected the idea. However, he still allowed Sunan Gresik to stay and granted land for his pesantren.
• 😀 Sunan Gresik passed away on the 12th of Rabi'ul Awal, 822 Hijri (around 1419 CE) and was buried in Gapura, Gresik, East Java.
• 😀 Sunan Gresik's efforts in spreading Islam through trade, education, and diplomacy were pivotal in the early Islamic influence in Indonesia.

Q & A

Who was Maulana Malik Ibrahim and why is he significant in Indonesian history?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim, also known as Sunan Gresik, was one of the Walisongo (Nine Saints) who played a significant role in spreading Islam in Indonesia. He is particularly important for his efforts to spread Islam in Java, where he used various methods, including trade and establishing religious schools (pesantren).

What is the relationship between Maulana Malik Ibrahim and Sunan Gresik?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim is also called Sunan Gresik because he lived and spread Islam in the Gresik region of East Java, Indonesia. His work in Gresik earned him the title 'Sunan Gresik.'

What is the origin of Maulana Malik Ibrahim?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim originated from Khasan in Persia (modern-day Iran). He was a descendant of the famous ulama from Central Asia and was the son of Syekh Jamaluddin Akbar al-Husaini, also known as Syekh Jumadil Qubro.

How did Maulana Malik Ibrahim come to Indonesia?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim was instructed by his father to spread Islam in the island of Java. In 1371 CE, he traveled to Java, initially arriving in the village of Sembalo, near Gresik.

What was the role of Maulana Malik Ibrahim's family in his mission?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim was accompanied by his family members, including his brother Maulana Mahpur and Sayid Yusuf Mahrabi, along with 40 other companions. Together, they embarked on the mission to spread Islam in Indonesia.

How did Maulana Malik Ibrahim use trade to spread Islam?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim engaged in trade as a means to spread Islam. He sold essential goods at low prices in busy markets, such as the port near the village of Rumo, and used these interactions to introduce Islamic teachings to the people.

What other method did Maulana Malik Ibrahim use to spread Islam besides trade?

In addition to trading, Maulana Malik Ibrahim also established a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in the village of Gapura. This became a center for learning and a place for further spreading Islamic teachings.

How did Maulana Malik Ibrahim attempt to influence the Majapahit Kingdom?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim tried to convert the Majapahit king to Islam. Although the king rejected the conversion, he accepted Maulana Malik Ibrahim’s presence and even granted him land in Gapura, which was used to establish a pesantren.

When did Maulana Malik Ibrahim pass away, and where was he buried?

Maulana Malik Ibrahim passed away in 822 Hijri (approximately 1419 CE). He was buried in the village of Gapura, Gresik, East Java, where his grave became a significant site for pilgrims.

What was the significance of the location where Maulana Malik Ibrahim was buried?

The village of Gapura, where Maulana Malik Ibrahim was buried, is significant not only as his burial site but also as a location where his pesantren helped spread Islamic teachings throughout the region, further solidifying his legacy in Indonesian Islamic history.