In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Rawa is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Yusof.
Yusof Rawa
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(2000-04-27) (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).
^"Demise of a respected Islamic leader, scholar". New Straits Times. 28 April 2000. Retrieved 19 June 2010.[permanent dead link]
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