The Dynamics of Civilization and Islamic Educational Thought During the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom

This study explores the development of Islamic civilization and thought during the era of the Aceh Darussalam Sultanate, as well as the contributions of scholars to education and the instellectual dynamics of Islam in the Malay Archipelago. The Aceh Sultanate played a significant role in the Islamization process and the advancement of Islamic thought, particularly in the fields of Sufism, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic education. This research highlights the central role of prominent scholars such as Hamzah al-Fansuri, Syamsuddin al-Sumatrani, Nuruddin ar-Raniry, and Abdurrauf as-Sinkili, as well as the existence of Islamic educational institutions like meunasah and dayah, which served as religious learning centers and the backbone of Islamic scholarship. Using a historical-descriptive approach, the study reveals that the Aceh Sultanate was not only a center of political power in Islam but also a vibrant hub of intellectual activity that significantly shaped the character of Islam in Southeast Asia