Tuhfat al-Nafis
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Tuhfat al-Nafis is a work of Malay
literature written by Raja Ali Haji
in Jawi in 1885. It records and chronicles events, especially those of the 19th century, that occurred in several Malay states. Some of the events recorded in the work are the founding of the state of Terengganu
and the murder of Sultan Mahmud Shah II
of Johor
. Tuhfat al-Nafis means "the precious gift" in Arabic language
.
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
literature written by Raja Ali Haji
Raja Ali Haji
Raja Ali Haji bin Raja Haji Ahmad was a 19th-century Buginese–Malay historian, poet and scholar.-Early life:Raja Ali Haji was born in Selangor in 1808 or 1809, and was the son of Raja Ahmad, who was titled Engku Haji Tua after accomplishing the pilgrimage to Mecca...
in Jawi in 1885. It records and chronicles events, especially those of the 19th century, that occurred in several Malay states. Some of the events recorded in the work are the founding of the state of Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
and the murder of Sultan Mahmud Shah II
Makam Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang
Makam Sultan Mahmud Mangkat Dijulang is a famous historical tomb in Kota Tinggi, Johor in Malaysia. It is situated in a village near Kota Tinggi town, Kampung Makam...
of Johor
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
. Tuhfat al-Nafis means "the precious gift" in Arabic language
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
.