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Habib
Munzir Al-Musawa
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| Born | February 23, 1973 Cipanas, West Java, Indonesia
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| Died | September 15, 2013 (aged 40) |
| Resting place | Jakarta |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Citizenship | Indonesian |
| Years active | 1998–2013 |
| Organization | Majelis Rasulullah |
| Title | Habib |
| Spouse(s) | Khadijah Al-Juneid |
| Children | Muhammad Hasan Fatimah |
| Parent(s) | Fuad bin Abdurrahman (father), Rahmah binti Hasyim (mother) |
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Habib Munzir bin Fuad Al-Musawa (Arabic: منذر المساوى Munḏir Al-Musāwā; February 23, 1973 – September 15, 2013) was an important Islamic cleric and teacher from Indonesia. He was also the founder of a well-known religious group called Majelis Rasulullah.
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Early Life and Family
Munzir Al-Musawa was born on February 23, 1973, in Cipanas, Indonesia. He was the fourth of five children in his family. His father, Fuad Bin Abdurrahman Al-Musawa, was a journalist. His mother was Rahmah Binti Hashim Al-Musawa.
Munzir spent most of his childhood in Cipanas with his siblings: Nabiel, Ramzy, Lulu, and Aliyah. He is considered a sayyid, which means he was a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. His family line goes back through Muhammad's grandson, Hussein ibn Ali.
His Education
After finishing high school, Munzir began studying Islamic law, known as sharia. He studied Arabic and other religious subjects in Jakarta. He then continued his studies at Al Khairat Ma'had in Bekasi.
While at Al-Khayrat, he met Habib Umar bin Hafiz. Habib Umar was the leader of a famous Islamic boarding school called Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen. In 1994, Munzir received a scholarship to study at Dar al-Mustafa for four years. There, he learned about many Islamic topics. These included fiqh (Islamic law), Qur'anic tafsir (explanation of the Qur'an), hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), and tasawwuf (Islamic spirituality).
His Career and Teachings
After four years of study, Munzir returned to Indonesia in 1998. He started teaching and preaching in Jakarta. At first, his meetings were small. He met with his followers in their homes.
As more and more people wanted to learn from him, the group grew. They moved their meetings to mosques. Eventually, they found a permanent mosque called Al-Munawwar.
His Legacy and Impact
Habib Munzir founded an organization called Majelis Rasulullah. This group still meets every week. Its main goal is to teach people that Islam is a religion of peace and love. He wanted to help young people in busy cities like Jakarta find inner peace. He also wanted them to turn away from violence.
Because of his important work, many people respected him. On January 9, 2013, the U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, Scot Marciel, visited Habib Munzir. They talked about how important it is for different religions to understand each other and live together peacefully.
His Family
Habib Munzir was married to Khadijah Al-Juneid. They had three children together. Their two sons were named Muhammad and Hasan. Their daughter was named Fatimah.
His Passing
Habib Munzir passed away on September 15, 2013, when he was 40 years old. He died from health problems related to asthma and encephalitis. He was buried in Jakarta's Habib Kuncung cemetery.
Thousands of people attended his funeral. These included religious leaders, artists, and government officials from Indonesia. The Indonesian president at the time, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, even gave a speech honoring him.
