Peran Syeikh Muhammad Zain Al-Asyi Dalam Perkembangan Islam Di Nusantara Abad 18 M

Abstract

The Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam in the 18th century was the center of the development of science in Archipelago.  Aceh was not only be a place chosen by students and theologians to study and contribute theirs knowledge to the development Islamic’s thought and science. While Aceh also contributed in connecting the Archipelago’s students and  Theologians with the Haramain (Mecca and Medina).  One of the biggest Archipelago’s Theologians in the 18th century which has a big role in expanding the science in the Archipelago is Sheikh Muhamamd Zain al-Asyi. Its thought  was shown in some aspects:  first, expanded the science and knowledge of Islam In the Archipelago by being a teacher  when he was in Mecca or Aceh;  second, continued the old Islamic Theologian’s tradition, especially in the scientific works and the Islamic Boarding School’s system; third, the most important role of him is leaded the new Islamic’s Theologians to continue expanding the thought of Islam as Rasulullah r message to the Archipelago’s People.