INFOKU -Most of the people of Indonesia and even the world may only know that Borobudur Temple is a historical building with a Buddhist pattern.
However, recently there was news that stated that Borobudur Temple was a relic of one of the prophets believed by Muslims, namely Prophet Sulaiman AS.
Based on what is written in the Qur'an, Prophet Sulaiman AS is one of dozens of prophets sent by Allah and is given the privilege of being able to subdue all of Allah's creatures, including the wind, birds and jinn who are subject to his authority by Allah's permission.
Citing Republika, in a book by KH Fahmi Basya entitled Islamic Mathematics 3, there are a number of evidences presented and the reasons behind the theory that Borobudur Temple is a legacy of Prophet Sulaiman AS.
Broadly speaking, what is discussed in the book about the Borobudur Temple founded by Prophet Solomon is contained in the story about the forest or the land of Saba, the meaning of Saba, Solomon's name, the meaning of the bitter maja fruit, the story of the transfer of the Queen of Saba's palace to Solomon's territory, about the building which unresolved by the jinn, the gathering place of the Queen of Saba, and various other things.
So what is the evidence that the Borobudur Temple was founded by the Prophet Solomon? Let's look at the following 10 reviews!
Relief depicting an Ark Guarded
The ark referred to in this case is a box or coffin that contains the legacy of the US Prophet David to Solomon.
It is said that based on the news circulating in the ark there is the book of Psalms, the Torah, and the Order of Moses, as well as providing peace of mind.
Uniquely in the relief found in Borobudur, it appears that the coffin or ark was guarded by someone like the one found in QS Al-Baqarah.
“And their Prophet said to them: 'Surely the sign that he will be king, is the return of the ark to you, in it there is peace from your Lord and the remnant of the family of Moses and the family of Aaron; The ark was carried by an angel. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers. '" (QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 248).
The story of the unfinished Sculpture nicknamed Unfinished Solomon
The story of the unfinished work of the jinn upon knowing that Solomon had died is found in QS Saba [34]: 14.
It is said that when they found out that Solomon had died, the jinn suddenly stopped their work.
Now at Borobudur Temple, there is a statue that has not been completely completed. The statue is called Unfinished Solomon.
The Construction of Statues and Buildings
Next is the matter of the jinn who are ordered to build tall buildings and make statues. (Surat Saba [34]: 13).
As is known and found around the Borobudur Temple area, there are a number of Buddha statues, while the question of the building or tall building in question is the Prambanan Temple.
The relief depicts the miracle of Prophet Solomon talking to animals
The story of Prophet Solomon talking to birds and animals. (Surat An-Naml [27]: 20-22). It is said that the reliefs are also in the temple which is located in the province of Central Java.
Even unique, a number of frames found on the Borobudur reliefs have flower and bird motifs.
There are also a number of reliefs of other animals, such as elephants, horses, pigs, dogs, monkeys, and others.
The story of the Queen of Saba and the temple near Borobudur
Then there is the story of the Queen of Sheba and her people who worship the sun and prostrate themselves to fellow human beings. (QS An-Naml [27]: 22).
In his book, Fahmi Basya explains that Saba means gathering or gathering place. Hud-hud bird phrase about Saba, because birds do not know the name of the area.
"Never mind birds, humans when they are on a plane, will not know the name of a city or country," he explained.
According to him, the human gathering place is at Ratu Boko Temple, which is located about 36 kilometers from Borobudur.
This distance also allows birds to travel in one flight.
Wonosobo and Saba Forest
Saba actually exists in Indonesia, namely Wonosobo. In the Koran, the area of Saba is overgrown with very many trees. (Surat Saba [34]: 15).
In the Old Javanese dictionary, compiled by Dr Maharsi, the word 'Wana' means forest. So, according to Fahmi, wana saba or Wonosobo is the forest of Saba.
Sulaiman and Javanese names
The name of Prophet Sulaiman is said to indicate the name of the Javanese.
The proof is that the prefix 'su' is a Javanese name. Well, Prophet Sulaiman is the only prophet and apostle whose name starts with 'Su'.
Prophet Solomon's golden letter to the Queen of Sheba
Sulaiman managed to send a letter to the Queen of Sheba through the Hud-hud bird. "Go with my letter." (QS An-Naml [27]: 28).
In his view, the letter was written on a gold plate as a form of Prophet Solomon's wealth. He added that the letter was found in a pond at Ratu Boko Temple.
About Building Stay A Little
Lastly is the question of the few buildings that are left (Sidrin qalil), see Surah Saba [34] 16). The building that is left is the area of Ratu Boko Temple.
As is known there are a number of stupas that remain few.
"This proves that Ratu Boko Palace is the palace of Ratu Saba which was moved by order of Solomon," said Fahmi.
The bitter fruit and the punishment of God
About the story of the bitter 'maja' fruit. When the great flood (Sail al-Arim) befell the region of Saba, the trees around it became bitter as a punishment from Allah to those who denied His revelations.
"But they turned away so We brought to them a great flood[1236] and We replaced their two gardens with two gardens overgrown (trees) bearing bitter fruit, an Atsl tree and a few Sidr trees." (Surat Saba [34]: 16).
