<![CDATA[This article examines the theological debate on the status of the Qur'an between two prominent 17th-century Nusantara Islamic thinkers, Hamzah Fansuri and Nuruddin Ar-Raniri. The research focuses on their perspectives on whether the Qur'an is qadim (eternal, uncreated) or creature (created). Using a literary reception approach in philological studies, the research aims to analyze the textual arguments used by both figures based on their works, understand how their respective theological backgrounds influence the interpretation and reception of the Qur'anic text, and reveal the implications of these differing views on how to read, interpret, and live the Qur'an in the context of Nusantara Islamic thought. Hamzah Fansuri, as a follower of Wujudiyah Sufism, argues that the Qur'an is qadim because it is a manifestation of the Word of God that is inseparable from the Essence of Allah. Meanwhile, Nuruddin Ar-Raniri, who holds an Asy'ariyah theological view, argues that the Qur'an is a new creation of Allah (hadith), although its meaning remains qadim. This study is expected to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics of Islamic thought in the archipelago and the complexity of the relationship between sacred texts, interpretations, and intellectual contexts.]]>
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