The debate on philosophical sufism: Dynamics and dialectics in Aceh

This research aims to explain the philosophy of tasawuf Hamzah Fansri in Nusantara Islam. The textual method was employed interpret contents manuscripts falsafi Aceh, especially regarding falsafi, which Fansūrī developed. study findings confirm that Hamza Fansūrī's philosophical thought is "symbolic-comtemplative" and attempts locate exploration symbols are highlighted as essence substance teachings tasawuf. There a misunderstanding about Sufism, by other parties who try observe assess natural thing. Criticism Fansurī's thoughts, those made Nūr al-Dīn al-Ranīrī, commonplace reasonable scientific realm However, accusation slander opinion Fansurī has gone astray deviated from Islamic principles something common sense cannot accept. thoughts related Wujudiyah's views widespread have not only developed Aceh. originality this it confirms Sufism symbolic implicit aspect characteristics difficult understand. Therefore, if one trapped narrow understanding symbols, then "skin" different or "content" inside.