Ashaari Mohammad

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). He had been detained from 1994 to 2004. He was forced to admit his wrong doings and denied the rights to defend himself.

In this Malay name, the name Mohammad is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ashaari.
Ashaari Mohammad
Born(1937-10-30)30 October 1937
Kampung Pilin, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died13 May 2010(2010-05-13) (aged 72)
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Other namesAbuya

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

Early life

Marriage and children

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

  • Ustazah Hasnah binti Haji Salim (married 1959, divorced 1985)
  • Ustazah Tengku Noriah Tengku Abdullah (married 1978)
  • Ustazah Rokiah Mohd Radhi (married 1980, died 2002)
  • Ustazah Khadijah Aam (married 1980) ms:Khadijah Aam
  • Ustazah Noraziah Ibrahim (married 1985)

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
  • Inilah Jalan Kita ( 1984 )
  • Ibadah Menurut Islam (1980) ISBN 979-95786-6-3
  • Iman Dan Persoalannya (1983)
  • Matlamat Perjuangan Menurut Islam ( 1984 )
  • Mengenal Diri Melalui Rasa Hati ( 1985 )
  • Aurad Muhammadiyah Pegangan Darul Arqam ( 1986 )
  • Siapakah Mujaddid Kurun 15 ( 1987 )
  • Krisis Dan Jalan Penyelesaiannya ( 1987 )
  • Bahaya Syiah ( 1987 )
  • Inilah Pandanganku ( 1988 )
  • Berhati-hati Membuat Tuduhan ( 1989 )
  • Kenapa Salahkan Musuh ( 1989 )
  • Manisnya Madu ( 1990 )
  • Inilah Sikap Kita ( 1990 )
  • Renungan Untuk Mengubah Sikap ( 1990 )
  • Pendidikan Rasulullah ( 1990 )
  • Pembangun Jiwa dan Fikiran Ummah ( 1990 )
  • Langkah-langkah Perjuangan ( 1991 )
  • Manusia Tidak Memiliki Dan Tidak Dimiliki ( 1991 )
  • Aqidah Mukmin Siri 2 ( 1991 )
  • Aqidah Mukmin Siri 1 ( 1991 )
  • Perang Teluk Islam Akan Kembali Gemilang ( 1991 )
  • Konsep Kesederhanaan Menurut Pandangan Islam ( 1991 )
  • Ulama Menurut Pandangan Islam ( 1992 )
  • Falsafah Perlaksanaan Hukum Hudud Dalam Masyarakat ( 1992 )
  • Falsafah Kemiskinan Dan Jalan Penyelesaiannya Menurut Islam ( 1993 )
  • The West on The Brink of Death (1993)
  • Presiden Soeharto Ikut Jadual Allah ( 1993 ) ISBN 983-9890-01-8
  • Barat di Ambang Maut (1993)
  • Keadilan Menurut Islam ( 1993 )
  • Meninjau Sistem Pemerintahan Islam ( 1993 )
  • Aqidah Mukmin Siri 3 ( 1993 )
  • Kasih Sayang Kunci Perpaduan Sejagat ( 1994 )
  • Jihad Bukan Membunuh Tapi Membangun Peradaban ( 2004 )
  • Buah Fikiran Siri 1 (2005) ISBN 983-2492-42-4
  • Buah Fikiran Siri 2 (2005) ISBN 983-2492-47-5
  • Nasihat Buatmu Bekas Kawan-kawan Lamaku Dalam Arqam (2005) ISBN 983-2492-38-6
  • Kumpulan Sajak Tauhid ( 2005 )
  • Kumpulan Sajak Siri 2 Tasawuf ( 2005 )
  • Kumpulan Sajak Perjuangan Dan Umum ( 2005 )
  • Bisikan Hati : Koleksi Madah Hatiku ( 2005 )
  • Tsunami Pembawa Mesej Dari Tuhan ( 2005 )
  • Pendidikan Rapat Dengan Rohaniah Manusia (2006) ISBN 983-2492-46-7
  • Koleksi Sajak Sembahyang Melahirkan Rasa Kehambaan Dan Membina Jati Diri (2006)
  • Politik Islam Membawa Kasih Sayang (2007) ISBN 978-983-42336-8-6
  • Islamic Politics: Politics of Love And Fraternity (2007)
  • Keluarga Bahagia (2008)
  • Modul Poligami Indah Dari Tuhan (2009)

Bibliography
  • Seng, Ann Wan, Al Arqam di Sebalik Tabir, 2005
  • Aam, Khadijah. Abuya Ashaari Muhammad : pemimpin paling ajaib di zamannya. Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan: Penerbitan Minda Ikhwan, 2006. ISBN 983-2492-56-4
  • Aam, Khadijah, Abuya Ashaari Muhammad: The Most Miraculous Leader of His Time,2006
  • Ya'cub, A Tasman, Dakwah Islam Dalam Perpektif Ashaari Muhammad, 2006
  • Nizamuddin, Mohd bin Hj Ashaari, Abuya Hj Ashaari Muhammad Adalah Putera Bani Tamim, 2007
  • Aam, Khadijah, Tsunami Membuktikan Abuya Putra Bani Tamim (Satria Piningit), 2010
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See also

References
  1. "Al-Arqam founder Ashaari dies (Updated)". The Star (Malaysia). 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011.
  2. "Al-Arqam founder Ashaari dies (Updated)". The Star (Malaysia). 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011.
  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 (Yaqazah) and Imam Mahdi and had been appointed by God as the leader of his time.
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