Hamka

Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah , known as Hamka (born in kampung Molek Sungai Batang Maninjau , West Sumatra February 17, 1908 - and died in Jakarta July 24, 1981) was a prominent Indonesian author, ulema and politician. His father, syekh Abdul Karim Amrullah , known as Haji Rasul, led and inspired the reform movement in Sumatra upon his arrival from the holy land Mecca in 1906.. In 1970's, Hamka was the leader of Majelis Ulama Indonesia , the biggest Muslim organizations in Indonesia besides Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah .

Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah , better known by the nickname Hamka (born in Batang River, Tanjung Raya, Agam Regency , West Sumatra , Dutch East Indies on 17 February 1908 and died in Jakarta , Indonesia on 24 July 1981 at the age of 73 years) was an Indonesian ulama , novelist, philosopher and political activist.

Indonesian journalist and activist Prof. Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah , better known by the pen name Hamka (17 February 1908 – 24 July 1981) was an Indonesian ulema , philosopher , writer, lecturer, politician and journalist. First affiliated with the Masyumi Party until it was disbanded, he served as the inaugural chief cleric of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas , and was active in Muhammadiyah until he died. Al-Azhar University and Malaysian National University both granted him honorary doctorates, while Moestopo University of Jakarta appointed him a Distinguished Professor. Hamka is further honoured by being the namesake of Hamka Muhammadiyah University , and is an Indonesian National Hero .

Indonesian journalist and activist (1908–1981) Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah , better known by his pen name Hamka (17 February 1908 – 24 July 1981) was an Indonesian ʿālim , philosopher , writer, lecturer, politician and journalist. First affiliated with the Masyumi Party , until it was disbanded due to connection to the PRRI rebellion, Hamka was jailed because he was close to other PRRI members. He also served as the inaugural chief cleric of the Indonesian Ulema Council , and was active in Muhammadiyah until he died. Al-Azhar University and Malaysian National University both granted him honorary doctorates, while Moestopo University of Jakarta appointed him a Distinguished Professor. Hamka is further honoured by being the namesake of Hamka Muhammadiyah University in Jakarta, and is named an Indonesian National Hero .