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His son is Nik Adli. |
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His son Nik Adli was held under the Malaysian [[Internal Security Act (Malaysia)|Internal Security Act]] in 2001 for alleged terrorist activities including planning [[jihad]], possession of weapons, and membership in the KMM (Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia)<ref>[http://www.novelguide.com/a/discover/exgi_0001_0001_0/exgi_0001_0001_0_00082.html] Summary of KMM (Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia)</ref> an [[Islamist]] extremist group.<ref>[http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/31947.pdf] US Department of State summary of terrorist groups</ref> After 5 years in detention, he was released.<ref>[http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/10/19/nation/15771918&sec=nation] News article from Malaysia's English-language newspaper</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:56, 28 February 2009
Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat | |
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| 12th Chief Minister of Kelantan | |
| Assumed office 1990 | |
| Deputy | Ahmad Yaakob |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Yaacob |
| Member of the Kelantan State Assembly for Chempaka | |
| Assumed office 1995 | |
| Majority | 4249 |
| General Guide of Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party | |
| Assumed office 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Yusof Rawa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1931 Kota Bharu, Kelantan |
| Political party | Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) |
| Spouse | Tuan Sabariah Binti Tuan Ishak |
Dato' Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is a Malaysian politician, an Islamic ulama and currently the Chief Minister of the state of Kelantan. He holds the position of Mursyidul Am or the spiritual leader within Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party. He was born 1931 in Pulau Melaka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
His Islamic studies began under teachers in Kelantan and Terengganu. He later went to India for another five years at Deoband Darul Ulum. From India, he went to Egypt where he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts in Arabic Studies and Master of Art in Islamic law from the Al-Azhar University. During the time of his study, he was one of the witnesses and a civilian to have lived in the heat of Arab-Israeli Wars. He can speak a few foreign languages such as Arabic, English, Tamil and Urdu.
His administration in Kelantan frequently clashed on the role of Islam in Malaysia with the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir. In contrast with the racially-exclusive ruling party UMNO, he openly rejects communal politics.
His advocacy of Islamic shariah law to all Malay Muslims has however drawn criticism, as did his suggestion that women would be at a lower risk of being raped if they abandoned their lipstick and perfume[1] and for a 15-year ban on the game of snooker.[2]
Despite his position as Menteri Besar, the head of the Kelantan government, he lives in his small house and leads a very moderate life instead of using an official government residence. Being a prominent figure in the Islamic Party of Malaysia.
Son
His son is Nik Adli.