Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat facts for kids
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Yang Berbahagia Tuan Guru Dato' Haji
Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
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| نئ عبدالعزيز نئ مت | |
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| 18th Menteri Besar of Kelantan | |
| In office 22 October 1990 – 6 May 2013 |
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| Deputy | Ahmad Yaakob |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Yaacob |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Yaakob |
| 2nd Spiritual Leader of Malaysian Islamic Party | |
| In office 1991 – 12 February 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Yusof Rawa |
| Succeeded by | Haron Din |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Pengkalan Chepa |
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| In office 1974–1986 |
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| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Nik Abdullah Arshad |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kelantan Hilir |
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| In office 1967–1974 |
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| Preceded by | Ahmad Abdullah |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Member of the Kelantan State Assembly for Chempaka |
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| In office 1995 – 12 February 2015 |
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| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Fathan Mahmood |
| Member of the Kelantan State Assembly for Semut Api |
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| In office 1986–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Wan Mamat Wan Yusof |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| PAS Head of the Ulama Wing | |
| In office 1971–1995 |
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| Kelantan Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Commissioner | |
| In office 1978–2013 |
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| Succeeded by | Ahmad Yaakob |
| Personal details | |
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Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat
10 January 1931 Kampung Pulau Melaka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 12 February 2015 (aged 84) Kampung Pulau Melaka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Tanah Perkuburan Pulau Melaka, Kota Bharu |
| Political party | PAS |
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| Spouse |
Tuan Sabariah Tuan Ishak
(m. 1963) |
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| Children | 10, including Nik Abduh |
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Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat (born January 10, 1931 – died February 12, 2015) was an important Malaysian politician and a respected Muslim religious leader. He served as the Menteri Besar of Kelantan (which is like a Chief Minister) from 1990 to 2013. He was also the Spiritual Leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) from 1991 until he passed away in 2015. He was an elected politician for about 48 years, starting in 1967.
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Early Life and Education
Nik Abdul Aziz was born in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, in 1931. He was the second of five children. He grew up with his father, who was a blacksmith.
His journey in Islamic studies began at traditional pondok schools in Kelantan and Terengganu. He then traveled to India and studied at Darul Uloom Deoband for five years. Later, he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Al-Azhar University in Egypt.
After returning from Egypt, Nik Aziz became a teacher at various religious schools in Kelantan. He also taught at mosques and pondok schools in other states. He became known as a wise and respected Islamic scholar, earning the nickname "Tok Guru," which means 'Master Teacher' in Malay.
Political Journey
Nik Aziz joined the PAS in 1967. In the same year, he won a special election for the Kelantan Hilir seat in the Malaysian Parliament. He held this seat, which was later renamed Pengkalan Chepa, until 1986.
In 1986, he won a seat in the Kelantan State Assembly. Four years later, in 1990, PAS won control of the Kelantan state government. As the party leader in the state, Nik Aziz became the Menteri Besar of Kelantan. He also became the Spiritual Leader of PAS in 1991.
Nik Aziz's government in Kelantan was re-elected four times. He was the Menteri Besar for 23 years, until he retired in 2013. During his time as leader, he sometimes had different ideas on how to lead the state compared to the national government. He believed in politics that included everyone, not just one race. He also gained support from many non-Muslims in Malaysia.
Retirement and Passing
After the 2013 election, where PAS again won in Kelantan, Nik Aziz announced his retirement as Menteri Besar. His former deputy, Ahmad Yaakob, took over his position.
In his last two years, Nik Aziz became very ill with prostate cancer. He passed away on February 12, 2015, at his home in Kota Bharu. The next day, more than 10,000 people attended his funeral at his local mosque.
Honours and Awards
Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat received several important honours during his life:
- From Malaysia:
- From Kelantan:
- – This award gave him the title Dato' in 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat para niños
