Aceh as an Islamic kingdom once famous in the region of Southeast Asia. In the past Aceh has been dubbed the Veranda of Mecca. This nickname as an appreciation of the Muslim community in Southeast Asia against Aceh is so persistent to develop and maintain Islam as a holy religion. Aceh was once known as the first Islamic center in the archipelago, Islam has been in Aceh around 800 AD Every aspect of Acehnese life is identical with Islam. Starting from custom, culture and law influenced by the teachings of Islam. Aceh experienced a political, economic and educational glory during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda (1607-1637 until the time of Sultan Aleiddin Muhammad Syah (1781-1795), after which Aceh began to recede, especially during the massive Dutch aggression of the 18th century.
The kingdom of Aceh Darussalam is located in the province of Aceh now known as the great Aceh district. Here also lies the royal capital of Aceh Darussalam. This kingdom stood in the 15th century AD The Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam according to De Graaf as quoted by Munawiyah, et al in his book entitled History of Islamic Civilization, the foundation of the greatness of the kingdom of Aceh Darussalam is the sultan Alauddin Riayat Syah who holds Al-Qahhar with the king his first being Sultan Ali Mughayat Shah. Then how the history of Islamic education took place during the kingdom of Aceh Darussalam?
