IJISH (International Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities)
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): April

The contribution of Abdul Raouf Al-Sinkaili (d.1693) to Astronomy and Calender (the Study of Philology of book entitled "Risalah fi at-Taqwim"

Arwin Juli Rakhmadi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Akrim Akrim (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Masykur Syafruddin (Museum Pedir Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Oct 2022

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the biography of Sheikh Abdul Raouf Al-Sinkili and his contribution to astronomy through his book "Risalah fi at-Taqwim”. This study applies qualitative research, which focuses on scientific biography. The data was obtained by analysing the content, which was conducted in three steps: (1) preparing the research, (2) preparing the manuscript “Risala fi at-taqwim” by Syeikh Abdul Raouf Al-Sankaili which is related to the research, and (3) analysing the manuscripts, including biographies of the author, astronomical developments, and the content analysis investigation. By analysing the manuscript’s contents, this research produces an overview and the contribution of Sheikh Abdul Raouf Al-Sinkaili to astronomy, especially in the calendar field.

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Journal Info

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ijish

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

IJISH (International Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities) is a refereed journal published by Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta. It is a semi-annual journal, published in April and October. The main objective of the publication is to create a platform to publish original articles, research ...