Abdullah Wasi’an
Indonesian christology expert
About Abdullah Wasi’an
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Abdullah Wasi’an was an Indonesian.
Kyai Haji Abdullah Wasi'an (9 June 1917 – 16 February 2011) was an ustad, teacher and Christology expert from Indonesia.
Since 1936, when he was 19 years old, Wasi'an was active in organizations. He started through the Muhammadiyah Youth (Pemuda Muhammadiyah) in Surabaya. As a member of the education team, he was in charge of Taman Pustaka Pemuda Muhammadiyah, a library with a complete collection of books at that time.
He was later involved in the field of da'wah. At present Christology is taught at the Ushuluddin Faculty at the Islamic University. Abdullah Wasi'an's memorized the contents of the Bible and could understand them well.
He was fluent in English, French, German and Dutch, becoming a Christologist respected by pastors and other Christian figures. Wasi'an had a long experience of debating with many Christian priests and leaders.
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Who was Abdullah Wasi’an?
Indonesian christology expert
When was Abdullah Wasi’an born?
Abdullah Wasi’an was born on 9 June 1917 in Surabaya.
When did Abdullah Wasi’an die?
Abdullah Wasi’an died on 16 February 2011.
What nationality was Abdullah Wasi’an?
Abdullah Wasi’an was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdullah Wasi’an. https://biography.guide/abdullah-wasian/
MLA: "Abdullah Wasi’an." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abdullah-wasian/.
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