Relasi Muslim dan Non-Muslim: Analisis Interpretasi Makna Awliya’ dalam Tafsir Tarjuman Al-Mustafid Karya Abdur Rauf Al-Singkili

Abstract

The relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims is not a new issue, but has been a dynamic of Indonesian society since the past. One example can be seen in the 17th century, when Abdur Rauf al-Singkili, an Acehnese scholar, lived side by side with the Dutch colonisers who were predominantly non-Muslims. This research examines al-Singkili's attitude towards this relationship through his tafsir, Tarjuman al-Mustafid, focusing on verses containing the term awliya'. The method used is library research with a historical approach and content analysis. The results showed that after the death of Sultan Iskandar Muda, conflict arose between the Ulee Balang group who collaborated with the Dutch for personal interests and the Ulama group who opposed the Dutch. Through his tafsir, al-Singkili provides an interpretation of the meaning of awliya', including everything that helps, has a job, people who are companionable again in love, lovers, places to keep secrets, guardians of Allah Swt, and idols. This variation of meaning limits interactions with people of different faiths, in accordance with the context of the conflict in Aceh between the Ulee Balang and the Ulama. Al-Singkili's interpretation emphasises the importance of maintaining principles in relations with non-Muslims, especially in situations involving potential betrayal or compromise of Islamic values.