Najwa Shihab's Husband Passes Away, Here is the Profile of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf Who Had a Distinguished Profession

Kapanlagi.com - The sad news envelops the family of Najwa Shihab. Ibrahim Sjarief bin Husein Assegaf, husband of Najwa Shihab, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:29 PM WIB at the National Brain Center Hospital (RSPON), East Jakarta. According to information, Ibrahim's body was laid to rest at the funeral home in the Jeruk Purut area and will be buried the next day at the Jeruk Purut Public Cemetery, South Jakarta.

Ibrahim's departure not only leaves a deep sorrow for his family but also for the community that knew him as a calm, intelligent, and integrity-filled individual. Behind his calm demeanor and humble nature, Ibrahim was known as a high-caliber lawyer and a loyal companion to Najwa Shihab.

Here is the complete profile and various interesting facts about the late Ibrahim Sjarief bin Husein, husband of Najwa Shihab.

1. Background and Professional Career

Profile of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf (credit: instagram/najwashihab)

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf was born in Surakarta in 1971. True to his name, Ibrahim has the surname Assegaf, which according to Rabithah Alawiyah is one of the lineages of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Just like Najwa Shihab from the Shihab lineage, Ibrahim also has strong Arab family roots.

In the professional world, Ibrahim is a renowned lawyer who is part of the law firm Assegaf Hamzah & Partners. He completed his law education at the University of Indonesia (1991-1997) and was a visiting researcher at Harvard Law School in East Asian legal studies. He obtained his LL.M. from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2008 - 2009.

He specializes in banking and finance, restructuring, as well as mergers & acquisitions (M&A). The professional awards he has received include:

• Leader in His Field - Chambers Asia Pacific (2016)

• Leading Lawyer - Asialaw Leading Lawyers (2016)

• IFLR 1000 Leading Lawyer - Financial & Corporate, Banking and M&A

In addition, he serves as Director of PT Justika Siar Public, an online legal platform that connects the public with legal consultants. In fact, the late Ibrahim also served as Chairman of Narasi.

2. Love Story and Marriage with Najwa Shihab

Profile of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf (credit: instagram/najwashihab)

The love story of Ibrahim and Najwa Shihab began in college. They met while studying at the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia. Ibrahim was Najwa's senior, and their relationship grew closer as they both participated in a student exchange program, along with their families being acquainted with each other.

The couple married in 1997 in Solo, when Najwa was 20 years old and Ibrahim was 26. Before marrying, Quraish Shihab, Najwa's father, asked Ibrahim to complete his studies first. Now, they have been married for over 25 years, and their household is known to be warm and far from negative scrutiny.

3. Family and Children

Profile of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf (credit: instagram/najwashihab)

Ibrahim and Najwa were blessed with two children. Their first child is Izzat Ibrahim Assegaf, who was born on February 9, 2001. Izzat is known as a person who cares about environmental issues and is currently studying at Essex University, England.

They also have a daughter named Namiyah Assegaf, who was born on December 15, 2011, but unfortunately passed away just a few hours after being born. This incident was a heavy blow for Najwa and Ibrahim, especially since Najwa had to undergo bed rest for four months during that pregnancy.

4. A Humble and Reserved Figure

Profile of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf (credit: instagram/najwashihab)

Although married to a public figure like Najwa Shihab, Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf chose to stay away from the public spotlight. Najwa has mentioned in various interviews that her husband feels uncomfortable being in the spotlight.

His reserved nature makes Najwa always ask for permission first before sharing moments with her husband on social media. This attitude shows how much Ibrahim values privacy and chooses to focus on family and his professional career.

KapanLagi expresses condolences on the passing of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf. May the family left behind be granted strength.

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