Jafar Umar Thalib: Founder of Laskar Jihad and Indonesian Islamic leader
Profile of Jafar Umar Thalib (1961–2019), Indonesian Islamic leader and founder of Laskar Jihad. Examines his rise and the group's role in Indonesia's religious and political conflicts.
Jafar Umar Thalib (Arabic: Arabic جَعْفَر عُمَر طَالِب; IPA: [dʒaʕfar ʕumar tˤaːlib]; 29 December 1961 – 25 August 2019) was an Indonesian Muslim leader best known for founding and leading the organization Laskar Jihad.
Thalib came to public prominence when he established Laskar Jihad, an Islamic organization that attracted national attention around the turn of the 21st century. The group and its activities made him a widely recognised and contentious figure in Indonesia's contemporary religious and political landscape.
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Key facts
- Born: 29 December 1961
- Died: 25 August 2019 (aged 57)
- Role: Founder and head of Laskar Jihad
Death
Jafar Umar Thalib died of a heart attack in Jakarta on 25 August 2019.
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Sources
- cnnindonesia.com : cnnindonesia.com
- thejakartapost.com : Jafar Umar Thalib, firebrand cleric known for roles in Maluku conflict, dies at 58