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Origins of Sunan Gresik (Maulana Malik Ibrahim)

By Ali Hudan at 8:16:00 AM 

Malik Ibrahim photos by akucintanusantaraku

Gresik is a region in East Java province which is known as one of the major industrial areas in East Java. There are several large companies in Gresik and also a fairly large fisheries. But did you know that there is a tomb in Gresik propagator of Islam in Java, Sunan Maulana Malik Ibrahim or commonly called Malik Ibrahim. Well on this occasion I would like to tell the story of the lineage until he began his struggle to spread Islam in Java.

Malik Ibrahim or Maulana Malik Ibrahim is believed to be the man who first spread Islam in Java. Although there is no conclusive evidence of a complete history of the origin of the descendants of Maulana Malik Ibrahim, although it is generally agreed that he was not a native Javanese. Sheikh Maghribi designation given to her community can be interpreted to mean that he comes from the Arab Maghrib region in North Africa, are expected to come to Gresik in 1404 AD He preached at Gresik until the end of the death that is in 1419 AD

At that time the powerful kingdom in East Java Majapahit. The king and his people still mostly Hindu or Buddhist. Most people already diverse Gresik Islam, but there are still many who are Hindu or even no religion at all. Malik Ibrahim brothers with Maulana Ishak, renowned scholars Pasai Ocean, and father of Sunan Giri (Raden Paku). Abraham and Isaac is the son of a Persian cleric named Maulana Jumadil Kubro, who settled in Samarkand. Maulana Jumadil Kubro believed to be a descendant of the 10th of Syayidina Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Gentle nature, compassion and hospitality to all people, both fellow Muslims or non-Muslims made ​​him famous as a public figure who respected and honored. Good personality is what attracts the hearts of locals so they flocked converted to Islam voluntarily and become his faithful follower.  In Da'wah grandfather pillow using a discreet way and strategy the right based on the teachings of the Qur'an, namely:

"Let you take to the streets Your God with wisdom (wisdom) and with good instructions and invite them to dialogue (brainstorm) the best possible way (QS. An-Nahl; 125)"

In Java, grandfather cushion not only dealing with the Hindu community but also to be patient against those of no religion and those who already follow a cult, also straighten the faith of the people of Islam are mixed with activities polytheists.  The trick  , he did not directly oppose their beliefs that wrong, but approaching them with great wisdom, he had shown the beauty and elevation of Islamic morality as the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

According to the existing literature, he also agricultural experts and expert treatment. Since he is in the agricultural products people Gresik Gresik rose sharply. And many sick people were healed with certain leaves.