Yusof Rawa

Yusof Rawa
يوسف بن عبدالله
1st Spiritual Leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party
In office
1987–1995
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byNik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
5th President of the Malaysian Islamic Party
In office
1982–1989
Preceded byAsri Muda
Succeeded byFadzil Noor
Personal details
Born
Yusof bin Abdullah

8 May 1922
Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Penang, Straits Settlements
Died27 April 2000(2000-04-27) (aged 77)
Cause of deathPneumonia
SpouseKalsom Ali
ChildrenMujahid Yusof Rawa (son)
ParentAbdullah Nordin al-Rawi
NicknamePak 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).

  1. ^ "Demise of a respected Islamic leader, scholar". New Straits Times. 28 April 2000. Retrieved 19 June 2010.[permanent dead link]