Ahmad Bin Haji Bashir Mohammed Shafi

Background

He was born on 1 January 1919, in Miondas, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Ahmad received his first non-formal education from his father, and then studied at the School of Islam complete primary school in the city of Marawi.

Education

Ahmad received his first non-formal education from his father, and then studied at the School of Islam complete primary school in the city of Marawi.

In 1951, Ahmad Bashir traveled to the Hejaz to continue his education in Mecca. He joined the First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Falah School in Makkah, a religious science school till he completed his studies in the year 1953, and later joined the First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Soltiyyah School in the Grand Mosque also in Makkah. He was awarded a degree in Islamic Sciences, which was considered at that time the highest religious education at the Mosque.

Career

Early childhood in Mecca Ahmad Bashir went back to the Philippines after completing his studies. At first, he taught at an Islamic School in Marawi City. He helped created some of the schools in various communities with complete and organized conjunctions with some of his peers, colleagues throughout the years till 1955.

The Society founded Islamic schools, ultimately having 363 branches in all regions of the Philippines, visited by more than 5,000 students in the academic year 1986-1987.

Mohammad Ali Dimaporo for the exclusion of this land from military reservation pursuant to Proclamation Number. 2223 signed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Ferdinand East. Marcos.

He was president of the National Union of Arab-Islamic Schools in the Philippines. President of the local Council of Mosques in the Philippines.

He attended international conferences with a theme in Islamic mission including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Indonesia, Tunisia, Egypt & Others (from 1381 to 1406 Hijri).

The establishment of now defunct Saudi and Philippines Publishing Center in 1980, Parañaque, Metro Manila, financed by King Khalid ibn Abdulaziz First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Saud. The completion of Maranao translation of the Quran (Islamic holy book) was reviewed by a committee of Maranao Scholars headed by Ahmad Bashir. The basis of the creation of the society was through consultative council, which some academician were from Marawi City, the Philippines under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmad Bashir year 1375H – 1955G. Ahmad did not use his opportunities for his personal advantage, and died poor, without owning or bequeathing any property.

He died in Iligan City from complications of diabetes on the 7th day of Dhul Hijjah 1409 Animal Husbandry (July 10, 1989).

His remains were buried in Marawi City, Philippines.

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