Profile of the Late Mbah Maimun Zubair, the Famous Kiai Known for His Spiritual Abilities

Kapanlagi.com - Maimun Zubair, commonly known as Mbah Moen, is a kiai, scholar, and politician from Indonesia. Before his passing, Mbah Moen was also known to manage the Al Anwar Islamic Boarding School in Sarang, Lembang Regency, Central Java.

As a politician, he served as the Chairman of the Consultative Assembly of the United Development Party until his last breath on August 6, 2019. The late Mbah Moen also served as an active member of the Regional People's Representative Council of Rembang Regency for seven years.

After completing his political duties, he focused more on running the Islamic boarding school that he managed.

What was the figure of Mbah Moen, the famous Kiai who was also a politician during his lifetime? Check out his profile and interesting facts, which were summarized on Tuesday (23/01/2024).

1. Place and Date of Birth of Mbah Maimun Zubair

Profile of the late Mbah Moen, source: Liputan6

Maimun Zubair was born on October 28, 1928 in Karang Mangu, Sarang District, Rembang Regency, Central Java.

From an early age, Mbah Moen was taught religious knowledge directly by his father, starting from memorizing Shorof, Na' and Fiqh, Mantiq, Balaghah, and other Islamic sciences.

2. Educational Background

Profile of the late Mbah Moen, source: Merdeka

In 1945, Mbah Moen studied at Pondok Lirboyo, Kediri, East Java under the guidance of KH Abdul Karim or Mbah Manaf. He also studied under KH Mahrus Ali and KH Marzuqi.

Then in 1950, Mbah Moen went to Mecca with his grandfather, Ahmad bin Shuaib, and studied for two years under the guidance of scholars such as Sayyid Alawi al-Maliki and Sheikh al-Imam Hasan al-Masysyath.

3. Founder of Al-Anwar Islamic Boarding School

Profile of the late Mbah Moen, source: Dream

Around 1965, Mbah Moen returned to Sarang and established the Al-Anwar Islamic Boarding School. The boarding school was well received by the local community.

4. Political Career of Mbah Moen

Profile of the late Mbah Moen, source: Liputan6

Mbah Moen started his political career in 1971 and served as a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPR) of Rembang until 1978.

In 1987, Mbah Moen became a member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of Indonesia representing Central Java and remained active until 1999.

From 1995 to 1999, Mbah Moen actively participated in party organizations and became the Chairman of the Central Board of the United Development Party (PPP) and the Chairman of the Sharia Council of PPP.

5. Passed Away During Hajj Prayer

Profile of the late Mbah Moen, source: Liputan6

Maimun Zubair or Mbah Moen passed away on August 6, 2019 while performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It is said that Mbah Moen already knew that he would pass away.

Mbah Moen told Sodikun, a Hajj pilgrim from Tegalrejo, that he would stay in Mecca until the 5th.

However, the Hajj ritual only ends on the 12th, and Sodikun thought that the 5th was the last day Mbah Moen would stay at the hotel.

But it turns out that in the early hours of August 6, 2019, Sodikun received news that Maimun Zubair had passed away.

6. Is Mbah Maimun a Descendant of Prophet Muhammad?

According to other sources, Mbah Moen is actually the 37th descendant of Prophet Muhammad SAW.

7. At What Age Did Mbah Maimun Pass Away?

Kyai Haji Maimun Zubair passed away at the age of 90 years old.

8. Where Does Mbah Moen Come From?

It is known that Mbah Moen was born in Karang Mangu Sarang on Thursday Legi in the month of Sya'ban in the year 1347 H or 1348H or October 28, 1928.

(kpl/sma)