An Exposition On Malay Sufi-Theological Doctrine of Shamsuddin's Al-Samatrai (d.1630)

Abstract

This paper deals with Shamsuddin's sufi-theological doctrines based on his selected works. This paper also intends to highlight Shamsuddin as one of the prominent Malay Sufis who made an attempt to systematise the teachings of the earlier theologians. Shamsuddin has demonstrated the application of speculative theology by making adaptation and modification of the thought of earlier Ash'arites theologians in general and al-Sanusi in particular. The main discussion of this paper comprises Shamsuddin theological discussion of the meaning of Tawhid and Shahada as well as the elaboration of Divine Essence, Attributes and Names.