RAJA ALI HAJI’S WISDOM IN CONVEYING ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE: THE ISSUE OF WOMEN’S BEAUTY IN SYAIR SITI SIANAH
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Women are often intertwined with the notion of beauty, leading to a gender stereotype that links women with an obsession for beauty and adornment to enhance their attractiveness. This issue also colors the history of Islamic society in the Malay World, notably explored by Raja Ali Haji in his work, Syair Siti Sianah. In this poem, Raja Ali Haji addresses the gender stereotype, relating these behaviors to the cultural practices of the Malay community and the tenets of Islamic teachings. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the issue of women’s beauty as addressed in Syair Siti Sianah from an Islamic perspective. To achieve these objectives, this qualitative study employs the method of reflexive thematic analysis to analyze Syair Siti Sianah and the method of Islamic jurisprudence analysis to interpret Islamic jurisprudence regarding the permissible limits of beauty in Islam. The findings reveal that Raja Ali Haji addressed several issues such as tabarruj (excessive display of beauty) and tasyabbuh (imitation of other cultures). In this regard, Raja Ali Haji ultimately challenges the gender stereotype that equates women’s worth with physical attractiveness and excessive adornment. Instead, he firmly asserts that true beauty lies in the harmonious integration of outward appearance with moral integrity, modesty and spiritual virtue, thereby redefining women’s beauty within an ethical and Islamic framework.
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