Burhanuddin Ulakan

Burhanuddin Ulakan Pariaman (1646–1704), also known as Sheikh Burhanuddin Ulakan, was an Islamic cleric (ulama) from the Minangkabau region. He is regarded as the pioneer of Islamic propagators in West Sumatra. He is also known as a commanding figure of the Islamic movements against the Dutch colonization.

Biography Early life and education Burhanuddin was born under the name Pono. Sheikh Ahmad had authorized both As-Singkili and Burhanuddin to spread Islam in their respective regions. The surau grew rapidly and later became a pesantren (boarding school style Islamic seminary).