About Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin
Lived 1869 – 1956 (aged 86–87). Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin was an ulema and scholar.
Abdul Karim Amrullah (left), Tahir Jalaluddin (center), and Daud Rasyidi (right).
Tahir Jalaluddin (8 December 1869 in Ampek Angkek, Agam, West Sumatra – 26 October 1956) was a famous Muslim ulama in Southeast Asia.
He became the editor for Al-Imam publication which was published in Singapore between 1906 and 1908.
Tahir published two major treatises on astronomy: Natijatul'Umur (published 1357 H./ 1936 M.) and Kitab Jadual Pati Kiraan (published in 1362 H./ 1941 M.) - logarithms for determining the direction of kiblat and times for prayer.
His son Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir was a Penang state governor (Yang di-Pertua Negeri) from 1989–2002.
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Who was Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin?
Islamic Scholar (1869–1956)
When was Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin born?
Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin was born on 8 December 1869 in Koto Tuo.
When did Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin die?
Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin died in 1956.
What was Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin's occupation?
Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin was an ulema and scholar.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin
· DBpedia: Tahir bin Jalaluddin
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