At the age of maturity, Burhanuddin began to wander and leave the place of his parents.[1] He studied in Aceh under Sheikh Abdur Rauf as-Singkili, an influential Mufti of Aceh Sultanate, who was a disciple and follower of Sheikh Ahmad al-Qusyasyi from Medina.[1][4] Sheikh Ahmad had authorized both As-Singkili and Burhanuddin to spread Islam in their respective regions.[4]