SHEIKH MAKHDUM UMAR AND HIS HISTORY IN KARANGLEWAS

Abstract

This study discusses the history of Sheikh Maqdum Umar until he was buried in Pasir Kidul which is located in Tamansari Village, Karanglewas District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java. He was one of the figures who spread Islam in the Banyumas area and its surroundings in the 15^th to 16^th centuries. Sheikh Maqdum Umar played an important role in the process of Islamization in this area, especially in areas that were previously under the rule of the Pasir Luhur Kingdom. Sheikh Maqdum Umar is believed to have come from a lineage of nobles and religious figures. He is known as a scholar who mastered various religious and Sufism sciences, so he is respected by the local community. In addition to being a spreader of Islam, Sheikh Maqdum Umar is also considered a wise spiritual leader. The purpose of this study is to find out more about the figures who spread Islam in the Banyumas area and its surroundings, one of the figures is Sheikh Makhdum Umar, can describe, analyze his contribution to the spread of Islam, explore cultural heritage, can research more deeply his role in education, increase historical awareness that history is important, and its influence on culture and education in Indonesia, especially in Java. This study was conducted using a quantitative approach, survey method and journal literature review. The results of this study are that there are several figures who spread Islam in Banyumas and its surroundings, his tomb is on the banks of the Logawa River, in the tomb there are important findings, namely the existence of an Ancient Ornate Tombstone which has a distinctive carving that shows a blend of Islam and local.