Prophetic Representation in The Vision of A. Mustafa Bisri’s Poetry Locality

Abdul Wachid B.S. (Fakultas DakwahIAIN Purwokerto)

IBDA': Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Budaya
Vol 19 No 1 (2021): IBDA': Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Budaya

The hallmark of A. Mustofa Bisri’s poetry is the simplicity that is “deceptive” and the use of words that don’t tend to be aesthetic form. Therefore, this study aims to uncover the intentions of A. Mustofa Bisri in writing poetry. This study was conducted based on field data obtained from interviews with A. Mustofa Bisri at Pesantren Raudlatut Thalibin, Leteh, Rembang, Central Java. The results of this study indicated that the prophetic narrative in A. Mustofa Bisri’s poetry becomes a strength. This is influenced by locality, closely related to sanad of knowledge and transcendental wisdom. Through prophetic narratives and locality (pesantren) as an intensification, A. Mustofa Bisri seeks to “liberate” the human soul imprisoned by materialism and industrialization, in addition to strengthening individual monotheistic values.