Harussani Zakaria

Harussani bin Zakaria (8 April 1939 – 30 May 2021) was a Malaysian Islamic ulama who served as the eighth Mufti of Perak from 1985 to 2021.

Early life and education Harussani was born on 8 April 1939 in Parit Tok Ngah, Tanjung Piandang, Parit Buntar, Perak. He received his education at the Anglo Chinese School and later at Kolej Islam Malaya Klang.

Career and positions Harussani began his career as Kadi at the Religious Department of Penang from 1967 until 1973, before being promoted to Head Kadi from 1973 to 1985. He became the Mufti of Perak from 1985 until his death in 2021. He had also held several positions at both state and federal level including the chairman of the Censorship of Islamic Publications committee, Al Quran Text Board deputy chairman and member of the National Fatwa Council. His wife, however, recovered enough to be discharged to recuperate at home.

Harussani died of COVID-19 in hospital on 30 May 2021, aged 82. The Perak mufti's office confirmed Harussani's death on its official website. Harussani was buried at the Kampung Rapat Jaya Muslim Cemetery.

Honours

Honorary degrees

Honorary Ph.D. degree in Shariah from University Malaya (2001)

Publication Memoir Harussani Zakaria : Dia Akan Jadi Mufti (2018)