Wikipedia's first sentence called it “indonesian islamic preacher and scholar from asahan”. Today it says “indonesian islamic preacher”.
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Abdul Somad Batubara (born 18 May 1977) is an Indonesian Islamic preacher , scholar and motivator from Asahan , North Sumatra . He served as a lecturer at the Sultan Syarif Kasim II State Islamic University (UIN Suska) in Riau . In addition to his lectures, he has authored books, including translations of Arabic publications, and religious guides on subjects such as Qurbani and Salah . Somad's often controversial views has resulted in him being considered persona non grata in various countries, and he along with his supporters has been accused of being engaged with Islamic extremism . "Bahas Tasawuf dan Tarekat, Ustaz Abdul Somad Singgung "Wali Setan" dan "Nama Ruh" " . "Threats mentioning 9/11 attacks made against Singapore by Indonesian preacher's supporters: Shanmugam" .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
Abdul Somad Batubara (born May 18, 1977) is an Indonesian Islamic preacher and scholar from Asahan , North Sumatra . His dawah and lectures are characterized by unique rhetoric and humor that attract layman as well, and often broadcast through the YouTube channel and other social media. He is currently also serving as a lecturer at the Sultan Syarif Kasim II State Islamic University (UIN Suska) in Riau . In addition to his lecture, he has authored books, among them are translations of Arabic publications, and religious guides regarding individual subjects such as qurbani and salah . "Mengenal Dakwah Digital syekh Abdul Somad Pekanbaru" . detiknews .
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Indonesian Islamic preacher Abdul Somad Batubara (born 18 May 1977) is an Indonesian Islamic preacher , scholar and motivator from Asahan , North Sumatra . He is currently also serving as a lecturer at the Sultan Syarif Kasim II State Islamic University (UIN Suska) in Riau . In addition to his lecture, he has authored books, among them are translations of Arabic publications, and religious guides regarding individual subjects such as Qurbani and Salah . Somad's often controversial views has resulted in him being considered persona non grata in various countries, and he along with his supporters has been accused of being engaged with Islamic extremism ."Threats mentioning 9/11 attacks made against Singapore by Indonesian preacher's supporters: Shanmugam" .
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indonesian islamic preacher and scholar from asahan
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indonesian islamic preacher
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