Buya Hamka - A multifaceted persona
“Kalau hidup sekadar hidup, babi di hutan juga hidup. Kalau bekerja sekadar bekerja, kera juga bekerja (If living is merely living, even a pig in the forest lives. If working is merely working, even a monkey works).” - HAMKA Haji Abdul Karim or famously known as HAMKA is not an uncommon figure in Malaysia. I grew up reading his works. Teguran Suci dan Jujur Terhadap Mufti Johor, Peribadi Hebat and Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck are amongst the indelible, awe-inspiring magnum opuses that have profoundly influenced my thought in many aspects of life. More interestingly, I even had a chance to have a conversation with his son, Buya Afif – HAMKA’s junior who resides in Jakarta a few years ago. During the conversation, we delved into various aspects of Buya Hamka's work, his impact on Indonesian society, and his enduring contributions to the Nusantara region. Also, Buya Afif generously shared the untold story of Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck, shedding further light on the novel a...
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