Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party Commissioner | |
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In office 1978–2013 | |
Succeeded by | Ahmad Yakob |
Personal details | |
Born | Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat 10 January 1931 Kampung Pulau Melaka, PAS |
Other political affiliations | (2008–2015) |
Spouse |
Puan Sri Tuan Sabariah Tuan Ishak
(m. 1963) |
Relations |
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Children | 10, including Nik Abduh and Nik Omar |
Alma mater | |
Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat (
Early life
Nik Abdul Aziz was born in
Having returned from Egypt, Nik Aziz worked as a teacher at various religious schools in Kelantan including his father's pondok (religious school). Nik Aziz started to teach at various mosques and Pondok within Kelantan and other states. He became a respected Islamic scholar earning the nickname "Tok Guru."[2] (means 'Master/sifu of Scholar or teacher' in Malay)[citation needed]
Political career
Nik Aziz joined
After stepping aside from federal politics, Nik Aziz won a seat in the
Nik Aziz's government was re-elected on four occasions (1995, 1999, 2004, 2008), until his retirement in 2013. During the 1990s, his administration in Kelantan frequently clashed on the role of Islam in Malaysia with the then Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. In contrast with the racially exclusive ruling party UMNO, he openly rejected communal politics.[4]
Nik Aziz commanded support from a large number of non-Muslims in Malaysia and played a leading role during PAS' increase in popularity among non-Muslims.[5][6][7]
In May 2013, Nik Aziz publicly stated that he did not consent on any co-operation between United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) as long as he was alive.[8] However, in September 2019, when PAS and UMNO signed the formal charter of alliance, named Muafakat Nasional, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that Nik Aziz had already consented to the cooperation while he was alive.[9]
Issues
Hardline views
Nik Aziz drew some criticism for his hardline Islamic views. His advocacy of Islamic shariah law for all Malay Muslims drew criticism[citation needed]. According to Fox News, Nik Aziz suggested that women would be at a lower risk of being raped if they abandoned using their lipstick and perfume.[10] He was also recorded once stating that fashionable and sexy-dressing women deserved to be raped during a speech.[11]
The "Allah" issue
In 2012, there was an issue of Catholics in Malaysia using the Arabic term for "God"; "Allah" in their Christian Bible. Initially, Nik Aziz stated that the word "Allah" can be used by non-Muslims as the origin of the word itself is evidently pre-Islamic. The issue caused a stir in the Muslim community. The PAS party was almost divided into two blocs; one that supported the use of the word, and one that did not. Aiming to restore unity in PAS, Nik Aziz took back his words and disapproved of the word "Allah" being used by non-Muslims.[12]
Son detained under ISA
His son Nik Adli was held under the Malaysian
Retirement and death
During the
Election results
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1967 | P016 Kelantan Hilir
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Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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11,855 | 57.97% | Tengku Noor Asiah Tengku Ahmad (UMNO) | 8,596 | 42.03% | 20,737 | 3,259 | 74.84% | ||
1969 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
|
13,635 | 60.73% | Mohamed Salleh Ibrahim (UMNO) | 8,817 | 39.27% | 23,183 | 4,818 | 74.64% | |||
1974 | P017 Pengkalan Chepa | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )1
|
13,243 | 73.88% | Umar Ibrahim (IND) | 4,682 | 26.12% | 19,278 | 8,561 | 62.10% | ||
1978 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
|
11,897 | 54.53% | Muhammad Noor Ali (UMNO) | 9,919 | 45.47% | N/A | 1,978 | N/A | |||
1982 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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16,759 | 59.48% | Hassan Harun (UMNO) | 11,417 | 40.52% | 28,907 | 5,342 | 78.73% | |||
1986 | P023 Bachok | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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16,347 | 49.59% | Mohd. Zain Abdullah (HAMIM) | 16,617 | 50.41% | 33,627 | 270 | 80.08% |
Note: 1
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1986 | N04 Semut Api | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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6,233 | 60.36% | Hafsah Osman (UMNO) | 4,094 | 39.64% | 10,754 | 2,139 | 74.97% | ||
1990 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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9,504 | 79.10% | Wan Mat (UMNO) | 2,511 | 20.90% | 12,341 | 6,993 | 76.22% | |||
1995 | N05 Chempaka | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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7,851 | 72.80% | Yusuf Isa (UMNO) | 2,934 | 27.20% | 11,413 | 4,917 | 74.80% | ||
1999 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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8,649 | 74.48% | Ropli Ishak (UMNO) | 2,302 | 19.82% | 11,801 | 6,347 | 78.26% | |||
2004 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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7,889 | 65.10% | Ruhani Mamat (UMNO) | 4,195 | 34.62% | 12,407 | 3,694 | 81.47% | |||
2008 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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9,514 | 64.13% | Nik Mohd Zain Omar (UMNO) | 5,265 | 35.49% | 15,077 | 4,249 | 84.62% | |||
2013 | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat ( PAS )
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12,310 | 67.92% | Wan Razman Wan Abdul Razak (UMNO) | 5,810 | 32.06% | 18,360 | 6,500 | 85.94% |
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- Malaysia :
- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1974)[20]
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2023 – posthumously)[21]
- Kelantan :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan (SJMK) – Dato' (1995)[20]
- Dato' Bentara Setia (2010)[22]
References
- Harakah. Retrieved 4 July 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d Menteri Besar Kelantan, Parti Islam Semalaysia (PAS), archived from the original on 22 July 2011, retrieved 13 June 2010
- ^ a b Abdul Razak Ahmad (8 May 2007). "76 and frail, yet he's still the one they want". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press.
- ^ Shazwan Mustafa Kamal (9 June 2010). "Nik Aziz says 'no way' to PAS-Umno unity talks". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ Wong, Chin Huat (27 August 2009). "Can PAS manage victory?". The Nut Graph.
- ^ Shazwan Mustafa Kamal (10 June 2010). "PAS succession plan not an issue, says Nik Aziz". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ Zubaidah Abu Bakar (8 June 2010). "Pas fishing for non-Malay votes". New Straits Times.
- ^ "Tiada Penyatuan PAS-UMNO selagi saya hidup (There will no no cooperation between PAS and UMNO as long as I am alive" (in Malay). Harakah Daily. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ Nurul, Azwa Aris (14 September 2019). "PAS spiritual adviser Nik Aziz had agreed on cooperation, says Hadi". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 16 September 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ "Cleric: Women's Sexy Clothing Distracting Muslim Men From Sleep, Prayers". Fox News. 13 January 2015.
- The Star Online, 25 October 2012. Retrieved on 25 October 2012.
- ^ The Star. "Nik Aziz makes about-turn on 'Allah' use", Kota Bahru, 15 Januari 2013. Retrieved on 26 February 2013.
- ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM) GlobalSecurity.org
- ^ Wong, Chun Wai; Charles, Lourdes (2 January 2003). "Nik Aziz's son named in report". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia Novelguide.com
- ^ Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups US Department of State
- ^ MacIntyre, Ian; Zulklifli, C.A. (19 October 2006). "Nik Aziz's son freed with 10 others". The Star (Malaysia).
- ^ Lim Sue Goan (14 February 2014). "Pakatan sans Anwar, Nik Aziz". Sin Chew Jit Poh. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz dies, by-election looms". Malay Mail. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ a b "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "839 TERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT SEMPENA HARI KEPUTERAAN AGONG". BERNAMA. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
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