Buya Syakur Yasin Biodata, Wiki, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Net Worth & Nationality

Buya Syakur Yasin (born 2 February 1948 – died 17 January 2024, Aged: 75 years old), also known as Abdul Syakur Yasin, was a respected Indonesian Islamic scholar and teacher who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Islam and fostering the development of Islamic education in Indonesia and abroad. He was the founder and leader of the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School, one of the largest and most influential Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia.

He was also a prolific writer and speaker, who authored dozens of books and articles on various topics related to Islam and delivered hundreds of lectures and sermons across Indonesia and other countries.

He was widely regarded as a moderate and progressive voice in the Indonesian Islamic community, who advocated for tolerance, dialogue, and social justice. He passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 75, in Cirebon, West Java, after a long illness.

Early Life and Family

Buya Syakur Yasin was born on February 2, 1948, in Indramayu Regency, West Java, Indonesia. He came from a devout and scholarly family, as his father, Haji Muhammad Yasin, was a well-known Islamic teacher and preacher in the region.

His mother, Haji Siti Aminah, was also a pious and learned woman, who taught him the basics of Islam and the Arabic language. He was the eldest of six siblings, and he showed a keen interest and aptitude for learning from a young age.

Buya Syakur Yasin Wiki/Bio

Name	Buya Syakur Yasin
Real Name	Abdul Syakur Yasin
Born	February 2, 1948
Died	January 17, 2024
Place of Birth	Indramayu Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Place of Death	Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
Occupation	Islamic Scholar and Teacher
Education	Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School, Al-Azhar University
Nationality	Indonesian
Spouse	Mrs. Zainab Al-Huda
Children	Hasyimi Robit Ibdal and Khozainu Rohmati Robbi Dawud Awwab
Parents	Haji Muhammad Yasin and Haji Siti Aminah
Siblings	Five
Books	The Principles of Islamic Law The History of Islamic Civilization The Essence of Islamic Mysticism The Ethics of Islamic Education The Politics of Islamic Da’wah The Economics of Islamic Welfare The Culture of Islamic Moderation and many others
Awards	The Order of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia The Order of the Sacred Treasure of Japan The King Faisal International Prize for Islamic Studies The Al-Azhar University Honorary Doctorate The Indonesian Islamic University Honorary Doctorate and many others
Social Media Links	Instagram: santribuyasyakur Facebook: santribuyasyakuryasin Twitter: KH_BuyaSyakur Youtube: @KHBuyasyakurYasinMA
Homepage	newsunzip.com

Education, School & College

He began his formal education at the age of six when he enrolled in a local Islamic elementary school. He then continued his studies at the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School, which was founded by his father in 1952. There, he studied various subjects related to Islam, such as the Quran, the Hadith, the Fiqh, the Tafsir, the Aqidah, the Tasawwuf, and the Arabic language.

He also learned from other prominent Islamic teachers and scholars who visited or taught at the school, such as Sheikh Muhammad Nawawi al-Bantani, Sheikh Abdul Halim Hasan, Sheikh Ahmad Shiddiq, and Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari.

He graduated from the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School in 1966 and then pursued his higher education at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, which was the oldest and most prestigious Islamic university in the world. He majored in Islamic law, and he was appointed as the Chair of the Cairo Indonesian Students Association (PPI) in 1969.

He also participated in various academic and social activities, such as seminars, conferences, workshops, and cultural events, where he interacted with other Islamic scholars and students from different countries and backgrounds. He completed his bachelor’s degree in 1971 and then returned to Indonesia.

Career and Contributions

Upon his return to Indonesia, Buya Syakur Yasin resumed his role as a teacher and leader at the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School, which he inherited from his father, who passed away in 1970. He expanded and improved the school, both in terms of its physical facilities and its curriculum and programs. He also established several branches and affiliates of the school in other regions of Indonesia, such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar, and Medan.

He also founded and supported various Islamic organizations and institutions, such as the Indonesian Association of Islamic Boarding Schools (P3I), the Indonesian Council of Islamic Scholars (MUI), the Indonesian Islamic University (UII), the Indonesian Islamic Broadcasting Commission (KPI), and the Indonesian Islamic Da’wah Council (DDII).

As a Writer & Author

He was also a prolific writer and speaker, who authored dozens of books and articles on various topics related to Islam, such as Islamic law, Islamic theology, Islamic mysticism, Islamic history, Islamic ethics, Islamic education, Islamic politics, Islamic economics, and Islamic culture. Some of his notable works include:

• The Principles of Islamic Law (1978)
• The History of Islamic Civilization (1982)
• The Essence of Islamic Mysticism (1986)
• The Ethics of Islamic Education (1990)
• The Politics of Islamic Da’wah (1994)
• The Economics of Islamic Welfare (1998)
• The Culture of Islamic Moderation (2002)

As a Lecturer

He also delivered hundreds of lectures and sermons across Indonesia and other countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and the United States. He was invited to speak at various academic and religious events, such as seminars, conferences, workshops, symposiums, and congresses, where he shared his views and insights on various issues and challenges facing the Muslim world and humanity in general.

He was widely regarded as a moderate and progressive voice in the Indonesian Islamic community, who advocated for tolerance, dialogue, and social justice. He also promoted the values of democracy, human rights, pluralism, and multiculturalism, and he opposed extremism, violence, and terrorism in the name of Islam.

Other Works

He was also a respected and influential figure in the Indonesian society and politics, who had close relations with various leaders and officials, both from the government and the opposition. He was often consulted and involved in various national and regional affairs, such as the drafting of the constitution, the reform of the legal system, the resolution of conflicts, the promotion of peace, and the development of education.

He was also a vocal critic of corruption, injustice, and oppression, and he supported various causes and movements, such as the anti-dictatorship movement, the anti-poverty movement, the anti-discrimination movement, and the environmental movement.

Personal Life, Spouse & Kids

Buya Syakur Yasin was married to Mrs. Zainab Al-Huda, a fellow Islamic scholar and teacher, who was also his colleague and partner at the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School.

They had two children, Hasyimi Robit Ibdal and Khozainu Rohmati Robbi Dawud Awwab, who followed their parents’ footsteps and became Islamic scholars and teachers themselves. They also had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who inherited their legacy and continued their mission.

Death Cause

He passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 75, in Cirebon, West Java, after a long illness. He was buried at the Babakan Ciwaringin Islamic Boarding School, next to his father’s grave. His death was mourned by millions of people, both in Indonesia and abroad, who expressed their condolences and tributes to him.

He was remembered as a great Islamic scholar and teacher, who devoted his life to learning and teaching, and who contributed significantly to the advancement of Islam and humanity.

Net Worth

According to one source, Buya Syakur Yasin had a net worth of $1 million – $5 million as of 2020. His main income source was from his profession as an Islamic scholar and teacher, as well as from his books and articles that he authored and published

Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Weight	In Kilograms: 58 kg In Pounds: 128 lbs
Height	In Feet Inches: 5′ 6″ In Meters: 1.67 m In Centimetres: 167 cm
Hair Color	Black.
Eye Color	Black.
Shoe Size	6 US.

Nationality, Ethnicity and Religion

Buya Syakur Yasin was an Indonesian citizen. He belonged to the Sundanese ethnic group, which is the second largest ethnic group in Indonesia, mainly inhabiting the province of West Java.  He was a Muslim, who followed the Sunni branch of Islam and adhered to the Shafi’i school of jurisprudence. He was also a Sufi, who practiced Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

Controversies

Buya Syakur Yasin was not free from controversies, as he often expressed his views and opinions on various issues and challenges facing the Muslim world and humanity in general. He was sometimes criticized and opposed by some groups and individuals, who disagreed with his perspectives and approaches. Some of the controversies that he was involved in or commented on include:

• He was a vocal critic of corruption, injustice, and oppression, and he supported various causes and movements, such as the anti-dictatorship movement, the anti-poverty movement, the anti-discrimination movement, and the environmental movement.
• He was a supporter and friend of Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), the fourth president of Indonesia and the former leader of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia. He often defended Gus Dur from the accusations and attacks of his political opponents and enemies, who tried to undermine his legitimacy and authority.
• He was a participant and speaker at the International Conference of Islamic Scholars (ICIS), which was held in Jakarta in 2004 and 2006. The conference aimed to promote peace, dialogue, and cooperation among Muslims and other faiths, and to address the issues of terrorism, violence, and extremism. However, the conference was also criticized and rejected by some conservative and radical groups, who accused it of being a Western agenda and a threat to Islam.

• He was a commentator and critic of the blasphemy case of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), the former governor of Jakarta, who was accused of insulting Islam and the Quran in one of his speeches in 2016. He argued that Ahok did not commit blasphemy, but rather made a political mistake. He also criticized the mass protests that demanded Ahok’s imprisonment, which he considered as a misuse of religion and a violation of democracy.
• He was a supporter and ally of Joko Widodo (Jokowi), the current president of Indonesia, who faced various hoaxes, slanders, and conspiracies during his presidential campaigns in 2014 and 2019. He defended Jokowi from the false allegations and rumors that he was a Chinese, a Christian, a communist, or a puppet of foreign powers. He also endorsed and campaigned for Jokowi and his running mate, Ma’ruf Amin, who was also a prominent Islamic scholar and leader