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This chapter attempts to explore the concept of jihad in Acehnese cultural tradition. Over centuries of armed conflict in the region, the Acehnese have often been heralded for their activities on the battlefield. It also attempts to do something different, by adopting a cultural perspective to explore how the Acehnese have, historically, perceived their ongoing engagements in war, and the extent to which they value peace. These issues are addressed, in the chapter, through critical examinations of written sources, particularly, the texts of Acehnese epics known as hikayat prang . The understanding of Islamic conceptions of jihad expressed in the Hikayat Prang Sabi (HPS) reflects not only aspects of a long Muslim tradition, but also elements of the specific historical context in which it was composed, that is, the period when Aceh was invaded by Dutch colonial forces. Keywords: Acehnese cultural tradition; Dutch colonial forces; Hikayat Prang Sabi (HPS) ; Islamic conceptions; jihad |
