Profile of Ustaz Derry Sulaiman Who Accompanied Dr. Richard Lee and Bobon Santoso During Their Conversion to Islam

Ustaz Derry Sulaiman's name has gained attention again after guiding two public figures, Dr. Richard Lee and Bobon Santoso, in their journey to embrace Islam. Known as a preacher and a former musician, he has long been active in assisting converts in deepening their understanding of Islamic teachings.

Dr. Richard Lee's spiritual journey lasted two years until he finally confidently recited the shahada. Meanwhile, Bobon Santoso, a culinary YouTuber, also chose Ustaz Derry as his guide during the process of becoming a convert. Both moments were captured in videos that circulated widely on social media and garnered a lot of responses from netizens.

Ustaz Derry's involvement in guiding converts is not a new thing. As a preacher with profound experience in his own spiritual journey, he is often trusted to accompany individuals who wish to learn more about Islam.

1. Profile of Ustaz Derry Sulaiman: From Metal Musician to Preacher

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Derry Sulaiman was born with the name Deri Guswan Pramona on August 1, 1978, in Solok, West Sumatra. He grew up in a family with a religious educational background, where his father, H. Nasrullah bin Ismail, was a graduate of the Faculty of Da'wah at the State Islamic Institute (IAIN). Although coming from a religious family, young Derry was more interested in music, especially the metal genre, which led him to socialize with the band community since school.

His musical journey began by forming a band called Liang Lahat, and then in 1996 he moved to Jakarta and joined as the guitarist for the metal band Betrayer. However, in 1998, a meeting with senior musician Irfan Sembiring changed his life. Irfan advised him to start thinking about a more meaningful life purpose. Since then, Derry gradually began to leave the world of metal music and delve into Islam.

2. Hijrah and the Journey of Seeking Knowledge Abroad

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The decision to delve deeper into Islam brought Derry Sulaiman to various countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. There, he learned from scholars and studied the knowledge of preaching directly. He also became active in i'tikaf at the mosque and joined the Tabligh Jamaat, which ultimately shaped his mindset and preaching style to this day.

After returning to Indonesia, Derry chose Bali as the initial place for his preaching. He not only preached in mosques but also reached out to unconventional places, such as nightclubs and discotheques. With a relaxed and empathetic approach, Derry successfully attracted many people to learn more about the teachings of Islam.

3. Guidance from Dr. Richard Lee in the Journey of a Convert

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Dr. Richard Lee, a renowned beauty doctor and influencer, went through a long process before finally deciding to embrace Islam. For two years, he studied Islamic teachings in depth and discussed with various scholars. One of the figures who accompanied him on this spiritual journey was Ustaz Derry Sulaiman.

Richard Lee finally pronounced the shahada with direct guidance from Ustaz Derry and Ustaz Felix Siauw. His decision was warmly welcomed by many, including Ustaz Derry himself, who expressed gratitude in his post for the step Richard has taken. “Alhamdulillah, Dr. Richard Lee has found guidance and strengthened his heart to embrace Islam,” he wrote.

4. Emotional Moment of Bobon Santoso Reciting the Shahada

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Not long after Dr. Richard Lee, culinary YouTuber Bobon Santoso also decided to convert to Islam. This decision was made after a long search process that ultimately led him to the conviction to embrace Islam. Bobon chose Ustaz Derry Sulaiman as his guide during his shahada ceremony.

The moment took place at the An Ni'mah Mosque in Citra Grand Cibubur and went viral on social media. In the circulating video, Bobon appears emotional while reciting the two sentences of the shahada under the guidance of Ustaz Derry. “Alhamdulillah Bobon Santoso has solidified his heart to enter Islam. May Allah always guide his steps,” wrote Ustaz Derry in his post.

5. Ustaz Derry Sulaiman: A Preacher Close to Converts

As a preacher with a unique background, Ustaz Derry Sulaiman is known for his warm and down-to-earth approach to preaching. He often guides converts and accompanies them in understanding Islam more deeply. The spiritual stories of the converts he supports are often shared on social media as inspiration for many people.

In addition to Dr. Richard Lee and Bobon Santoso, Ustaz Derry has also accompanied various other public figures in the process of converting to Islam. With his relaxed yet meaningful preaching style, he continues to strive to bring goodness to the wider community and has become a trusted figure in the spiritual journey of many people.

6. What is Ustaz Derry Sulaiman's role in Bobon Santoso's conversion process?

Ustaz Derry Sulaiman was the main guide for Bobon Santoso during his declaration of faith at Masjid An Ni'mah Citra Grand Cibubur. He accompanied Bobon in reciting the two sentences of the shahada with full reverence.

7. How did Ustaz Derry Sulaiman transition from the music world to the world of preaching?

Ustaz Derry Sulaiman was initially a guitarist for a metal band before he received guidance and deepened his understanding of Islam. He left the metal music scene in 1998 and began actively preaching after studying abroad.

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