Yusuf Mansur facts for kids
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Yusuf Mansur
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| Born | December 19, 1976 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Ustadz YM |
| Occupation | Tutor in pesantren, da'i |
| Known for | Islamic preacher |
| Spouse(s) | Siti Maemunah |
| Children | Wirda Salamah Ulya Qumii Rahmatul Qulmul |
| Parent(s) | Abdurrahman Mimbar Humrifíah |
Jam'an Nurkhatib Mansur (born December 19, 1976), known to many as Yusuf Mansur, is a well-known Indonesian Islamic teacher, writer, and businessman from Jakarta. He is also the leader of the Daarul Qur'an Ketapang pesantren (a type of Islamic boarding school) in Tangerang. He is famous for sharing Islamic teachings in a modern and easy-to-understand way, often using self-help ideas and appearing on TV.
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Early Life: Growing Up
Yusuf Mansur was born into a Betawi family. He was known for being a smart child. He went to elementary school at Chairiyah Mansuriyah in Jakarta. For his secondary education, he attended Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Grogol. Later, he studied law, focusing on Islamic law, at IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah.
His Journey and Career
In 1996, Yusuf Mansur started a business in information technology. After facing some challenges, he learned a lot about life. During this time, he discovered the importance of sadaqah, which means giving to charity or helping others.
After these experiences, he decided to start fresh. He began by selling ice at the Kalideres terminal. Slowly, he grew his business, selling things like thermoses and carts. He even hired people to help him. He believes his life truly changed when he met a police officer who introduced him to a non-profit organization (NGO).
Becoming a Writer and Speaker
While working with the NGO, Yusuf Mansur wrote a book. This book was about his experiences and the power of sadaqah. People loved the book, and it became very popular. Soon, he started getting invitations to talk about his book.
From there, he began giving lectures. In his talks, he always highlights how important sadaqah is. He often shares stories from his own life to show how giving can bring positive changes. He also talks about the importance of supporting Islamic businesses. His simple and clear way of speaking made his lectures easy for everyone to understand, which helped him become very popular.
= Helping Others Learn
After becoming successful, Yusuf Mansur started the Qur'an Recitation Nursery Program (PPPA). This program helps people learn to memorize the Qur'an for free. It is based at the Pondok Pesantren Daarul Qur'an Ketapang in Cipondoh, Tangerang, Banten.
Yusuf Mansur is a well-known figure in Indonesia. Even with his fame, he is known for showing great respect to his former teachers. When he meets them, he often kisses their hands as a sign of honor. He also makes time to visit the madrasah (Islamic school) where he studied as a child.
