Gus Miftah's name is currently a hot topic on social media after his controversial statement to an iced tea seller who attended his pengajian event. Known as one of the famous preachers, Gus Miftah has often drawn attention for his attitude.
Before his latest video went viral, the owner of the full name Miftah Maulana Habiburahman also received criticism for his excessive attitude towards his wife. Before his name was famous like now, Gus Miftah had already attracted attention because he often gave sermons in unusual locations.
His name became increasingly well-known to the public after accompanying Deddy Corbuzier to say the two sentences of the shahada in 2019. Since then, he has often been involved in various activities in the entertainment world and politics. Now, Gus Miftah also serves as the President's Special Envoy.
His role in the field of religious harmony and the development of religious facilities shows his increasingly broad role in fighting for tolerance. Gus Miftah is known as an eccentric cleric with a modern preaching style. What is Gus Miftah's career path like? Check out the information compiled by brilio.net from various sources on Wednesday (4/12).
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Gus Miftah was born in East Lampung on August 5, 1981 from a pesantren family. He is the 9th descendant of Kiai Ageng Hasan Besari, a prominent Islamic scholar.
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His religious education began at the Bustanul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Central Lampung, then continued to Nurul Huda Sragen. During his studies at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, he actively participated in traditional religious studies or known as ngaji ngalong.
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Although he did not finish his studies at UIN, Gus Miftah continued his education at Sultan Agung Islamic University Semarang. He majored in Islamic Religious Education and completed his studies there.
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Gus Miftah's preaching began in the Sarkem localization area, Yogyakarta, in 2002. Through a tolerant approach, he regularly held religious studies at the local prayer room.
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His name became known after preaching in unusual places, including nightclubs. His humorous and relaxed presentation style made him popular among various groups, especially young people.
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His role grew bigger after accompanying Deddy Corbuzier to convert to Islam. The moment went viral and established his name as one of the respected religious figures.
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Gus Miftah founded the Ora Aji Islamic Boarding School in Sleman, Yogyakarta in 2011. This Islamic boarding school is known for its modern approach and is a place for young people to study religion.
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His preaching activities are increasingly massive through social media. His sermon videos often go viral, making his religious messages reach a wider audience.
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On October 22, 2024, Gus Miftah was inaugurated as the President's Special Envoy for Interfaith Harmony and Development of Religious Facilities. The inauguration is part of the government's efforts to strengthen interfaith tolerance in Indonesia.