Sunan Muria (or Muria) is, according to the Babad Tanah Jawi ("History of the land of Java") manuscripts, one of the nine Wali Sanga ("nine saints") involved in propagating Islam in Indonesia.[1]
Kangjeng Susuhunan Muria | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raden Umar Said |
| Died | 1551 Dawe, Kudus |
| Era | Demak Sultanate, Cirebon Sultanate, Banten Sultanate |
| Organization | Walisongo |
| Title | Kangjeng Susuhunan Muria |
| Father | Sunan Kalijaga |
He was born as Raden Umar Said, as the son of Raden Said (Sunan Kalijaga).[2]
A big distinction of Sunan Muria - apart from the other Sunans - was his very close relationship with the common people. He tended to spread his teaching in rural and remote areas, including teaching local people in agriculture, fishery, and other things.
A nearby mountain, Mount Muria, has been named after him.
See also
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References
edit- ^ Ricklefs, M.C. (1991). A History of Modern Indonesia since c.1300, 2nd Edition. London: MacMillan. pp. 9–10. ISBN 0-333-57689-6.
- ^ id:Sunan Muria
- Sunyoto, Agus (2014). Atlas Wali Songo: Buku Pertama yang Mengungkap Wali Songo Sebagai Fakta Sejarah. 6th edition. Depok: Pustaka IIMaN. ISBN 978-602-8648-09-7
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