Maaher At-Thuwailibi
Maaher At-Thuwailibi | |
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Born | Soni Eranata 14 July 1992 Medan, Indonesia |
Died | 8 February 2021 Jakarta, Indonesia | (aged 28)
Nationality | Indonesian |
Occupation | Islamic preacher |
Maaher At-Thuwailibi (
Early life
Born Soni Eranata in Medan, At-Thuwailibi was the youngest of three children born to a rather secular family. He moved to Bogor when he became an adult.[2] His teachers often described his preaching tone as similar to Mahir al-Mu'aiqly and dubbed him "Maaher At-Thuwailibi", or "name of the questioner".
Career
He was seen as tough and fiery, though humorous. His popularity on social media enabled him to provide assistance to working-class citizens throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. He supplemented his income by giving lectures and selling books and perfumes.[3]
At-Thuwailibi generated controversy through his married life and his social media statements. In 2015, his ex-wife, Susi Wiwati, accused him of domestic violence and child abuse.[4]
In November 2019, social media activist Permadi Arya accused him of making death threats through social media, after he had said that Arya deserved to be killed for blasphemy.[5] The pair were interviewed on the television program Apa Kabar Indonesia, aired on tvOne. Arya alleged that At-Thuwailibi had attempted to justify terrorism in the name of Islam, while At-Thuwailibi stated that the Fiqh teachings justified slaughtering those who insult Islam.[6] Hostilities between the two continued after the program.[7]
At-Thuwailibi began feuding with actress
On 3 December 2020, he was arrested by the
Maaher At-Thuwailibi died in police custody in Jakarta on 8 February 2021 at the age of 28.[10]
References
- ^ "Ustadz Maaher Meninggal Dunia di Rutan Mabes Polri". detikcom (in Indonesian). 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Cerita Ustadz Maaher Jadi Santri Kalong, Nyambi Jualan Kitab hingga Parfum". detikcom (in Indonesian). 7 December 2020.
- ^ Februana, Ngarto, ed. (10 February 2021). "Cerita Yusuf Mansur soal Hidup Susah Ustad Maheer: Rumah Ngontrak, Jual Parfum". Tempo. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Balas Ust Maaher, Nikita Bongkar Rekaman Suara Soal Istri Selingkuh". Warta Ekonomi (in Indonesian). 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Ustaz Maaher Laporkan Balik Abu Janda Terkait Pencemaran Nama Baik". detikcom (in Indonesian). 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Kronologi Abu Janda & Ustaz Maaher Saling Lapor ke Bareskrim Polri, Grace Natali & Tsamara Disebut". Tribun Timur (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Dipolisikan, Ustaz Maaher: Saya Jelaskan Fikih Bukan Ajak Bunuh Abu Janda". detiknews (in Indonesian). 29 November 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Mengurai Benang Kusut Kronologi Kasus Nikita Mirzani Vs Rizieq dan Maaher". suara.com (in Indonesian). 18 November 2020.
- ^ Batubara, Herianto. "Maaher At Thuwailibi Menangis: Kalau Saya Dianggap Ustaz Nakal, Rangkul Saya". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Controversial cleric Maaher At-Thuwailibi dies in police custody". Coconuts Jakarta. 9 February 2021.