Ashaari Mohammad

Ashaari Mohammad
Born (1937-10-30)30 October 1937
Kampung Pilin, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Died 13 May 2010(2010-05-13) (aged 72)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Religion Sunni

Haji Ashaari Mohammad (30 October 1937 – 13 May 2010[1]) was the leader of the Malaysian-based Islamic religious sect Al-Arqam. The sect was banned by in Malaysia by the federal government on 21 October 1994. He and other Al-Arqam members were arrested in Thailand, returned to Malaysia and detained under Internal Security Act (ISA).

Ashaari was nicknamed "Abuya" (father in Arabic) by his followers, and was known for wearing a turban, green Al-Arqam rope, and having kohl-lined eyes.

Biography

Marriage and children

He married five times and had four wives at most at the same time.

He had 37 children.

Death and afterward

He was pronounced dead on 13 May 2010 at 02.10 local time [2] in Ipoh Specialist Hospital.

Philosophical and/or political views

Two books written by Khadijah Aam, Ashaari's wife, including his biography, have been banned on religious grounds, including the claim that Ashaari Mohammad had been empowered by Allah with supernatural powers.[3]

Books

Bibliography

See also

References

  1. "Al-Arqam founder Ashaari dies (Updated)". The Star (Malaysia). 13 May 2010.
  2. "Al-Arqam founder Ashaari dies (Updated)". The Star (Malaysia). 13 May 2010.
  3. "Books Proof Ashaari Still Believes In Al-Arqam Teachings, Says Ex-Follower". bernama.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011. 'It contains 36 items that can sway the faith of Muslims including claims that he had been empowered by Allah with supernatural powers, was able to contact Prophet Muhammad and Imam Mahdi (Jesus Christ) and had been appointed by God as the leader of his time.

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