Intensive interactions between the Aceh Sultanate and Minangkabau region had developed into significant influence by the former on the latter in terms of Islamic teachings. Among the first Islamic proselytizers in the Minangkabau area was Sheikh Burhanuddin Ulakan, a disciple of Sheikh Abdur Rauf Singkil who adhered to the Acehnese line of Shattari tariqa. Shattari tariqa was quickly spread into Minangkabau through the traditional religious educational institution known as surau.[4]