Yusof Rawa | |
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يوسف بن عبدالله | |
1st Spiritual Leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party | |
In office 1987–1995 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat |
5th President of the Malaysian Islamic Party | |
In office 1982–1989 | |
Preceded by | Asri Muda |
Succeeded by | Fadzil Noor |
Personal details | |
Born | Yusof bin Abdullah 8 May 1922 Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Penang, Straits Settlements |
Died | 27 April 2000 | (aged 77)
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Spouse | Kalsom Ali |
Children | Mujahid Yusof Rawa (son) |
Parent | Abdullah Nordin al-Rawi |
Nickname | Pak Yusof |
Yusof bin Abdullah (Jawi: يوسف بن عبدالله; 8 May 1922 – 27 April 2000) was a Malaysian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP), 1st Spiritual Leader and 5th President of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) from 1987 to 1995 and from 1982 to 1989 respectively. His legal name was Yusof Abdullah.[1] He was the father of Mujahid Yusof Rawa, the Senator and Deputy President of the National Trust Party (AMANAH).