Ashaari Mohammad
| Ashaari Mohammad | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 October 1937 , Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 13 May 2010 (aged 72) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Other names | Abuya |
Haji Ashaari Mohammad (30 October 1937 – 13 May 2010) 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.
He married five times and had four wives at most at the same time.
He had 37 children.
He was pronounced dead on 13 May 2010 at 02.10 local time in Ipoh Specialist Hospital.
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.
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