Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle
This paper investigates the historical significance and role of Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan in the Acehnese resistance against Dutch colonialism during the late 19th century. Despite the absence of “Teupin Wan” in official modern maps, historical evidence and oral traditions suggest it was a noble...
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| description | This paper investigates the historical significance and role of Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan in the Acehnese resistance against Dutch colonialism during the late 19th century. Despite the absence of “Teupin Wan” in official modern maps, historical evidence and oral traditions suggest it was a noble settlement located along the Krueng Aceh River, inhabited by aristocratic families. Habib Abdurrahman, a Sayyid of Arab descent, emerged from this region as a respected religious scholar and freedom fighter. He played a pivotal role in organizing resistance efforts, strategically using religious sites such as saintly tombs as defensive fortresses. His influence extended beyond spiritual guidance; he was regarded as a successor to Teungku Chik di Tiro and was perceived by the Dutch as a major threat to their control in Aceh. Habib’s leadership in guerrilla warfare, his karamah (saintly miracles), and his ability to mobilize resources—despite contributors having surrendered to colonial rule—highlight his unique position in Acehnese society. The research draws on colonial records, oral histories, and historical maps to reconstruct his movements, including his eventual relocation to Pidie Regency to continue the struggle. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of localized resistance in Aceh and the influential role of Islamic scholars in anti-colonial movements. |
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| spelling | my.upm.eprints-1237372026-04-21T06:36:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123737/ Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle Murtadha, Sayed Mohd. Yusoff, Ahmad Nasir Saiful Anuar, Muhammad Ihsan Shadiqin, Sehat Mutiara Umami, Syarifah This paper investigates the historical significance and role of Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan in the Acehnese resistance against Dutch colonialism during the late 19th century. Despite the absence of “Teupin Wan” in official modern maps, historical evidence and oral traditions suggest it was a noble settlement located along the Krueng Aceh River, inhabited by aristocratic families. Habib Abdurrahman, a Sayyid of Arab descent, emerged from this region as a respected religious scholar and freedom fighter. He played a pivotal role in organizing resistance efforts, strategically using religious sites such as saintly tombs as defensive fortresses. His influence extended beyond spiritual guidance; he was regarded as a successor to Teungku Chik di Tiro and was perceived by the Dutch as a major threat to their control in Aceh. Habib’s leadership in guerrilla warfare, his karamah (saintly miracles), and his ability to mobilize resources—despite contributors having surrendered to colonial rule—highlight his unique position in Acehnese society. The research draws on colonial records, oral histories, and historical maps to reconstruct his movements, including his eventual relocation to Pidie Regency to continue the struggle. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of localized resistance in Aceh and the influential role of Islamic scholars in anti-colonial movements. RSIS International 2025-06-21 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123737/1/123737.pdf Murtadha, Sayed and Mohd. Yusoff, Ahmad Nasir and Saiful Anuar, Muhammad and Ihsan Shadiqin, Sehat and Mutiara Umami, Syarifah (2025) Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9 (5). pp. 5868-5876. ISSN 2454-6186 https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/habib-abdurrahman-teupin-wan-the-spirit-of-acehs-struggle/ History Sociology Religious Studies 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.905000454 |
| spellingShingle | History Sociology Religious Studies Murtadha, Sayed Mohd. Yusoff, Ahmad Nasir Saiful Anuar, Muhammad Ihsan Shadiqin, Sehat Mutiara Umami, Syarifah Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title | Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title_full | Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title_fullStr | Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title_full_unstemmed | Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title_short | Habib Abdurrahman Teupin Wan: the spirit of Aceh’s struggle |
| title_sort | habib abdurrahman teupin wan: the spirit of aceh’s struggle |
| topic | History Sociology Religious Studies |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123737/1/123737.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123737/ https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/habib-abdurrahman-teupin-wan-the-spirit-of-acehs-struggle/ |
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