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Abu Bakar Bashir

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Full Name and Common Aliases


Abu Bakar Bashir, also known as Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, is a Indonesian Islamist cleric.

Birth and Death Dates


Born on September 17, 1938, in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia. Currently serving a prison sentence at Nusakambangan Prison, Cilacap Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.

Nationality and Profession(s)


Indonesian national. Formerly the leader of the militant Islamist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and the founder of the Al-Mukmin school in Ngruki, Solo, Indonesia.

Early Life and Background


Abu Bakar Bashir was born into a Javanese Muslim family in 1938. His early life was marked by a strong Islamic upbringing, which would later influence his extremist views. He studied at the Islamic Law Faculty of the University of Indonesia, where he developed a radical interpretation of Islam.

Major Accomplishments


Bashir's accomplishments include:

Establishing Al-Mukmin school, an Islamic boarding school in Ngruki, Solo, which became notorious for producing extremist graduates.
 Leading Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a militant Islamist group responsible for several terrorist attacks in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Notable Works or Actions


Bashir's notable works include:

His book "Fiqh Us-Sirat," which outlines his radical interpretation of Islamic law.
 His involvement in the planning and funding of several terrorist attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed over 200 people.

Impact and Legacy


Abu Bakar Bashir's impact on Indonesian society has been significant. His extremist ideology has influenced numerous militant groups and inspired numerous terrorist attacks. His legacy is marked by violence, bloodshed, and a distorted interpretation of Islam.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


Bashir is widely quoted due to his influential role in shaping Indonesia's Islamist movement. His extremist views have been cited as inspiration for various militant groups and individuals.

Quotes by Abu Bakar Bashir

Abu Bakar Bashir's insights on:

We swear by the Quran and Sunnah, and we will not compromise with any infidel... Islam is the truth and all else is falsehood.
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We swear by the Quran and Sunnah, and we will not compromise with any infidel... Islam is the truth and all else is falsehood.
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#islam #compromise
Indonesians must understand that there is no Islamic state without the enforcement of Islamic laws. Otherwise it is just talk and nothing else.
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Indonesians must understand that there is no Islamic state without the enforcement of Islamic laws. Otherwise it is just talk and nothing else.
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#french-philosopher
We swear by the Quran and Sunnah, and we will not compromise with any infidel....Islam is the truth and all else is falsehood.
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We swear by the Quran and Sunnah, and we will not compromise with any infidel....Islam is the truth and all else is falsehood.
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#islam
Jihad should be waged in places where there is war. Bombings in places where there is no war is not a good thing.
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Jihad should be waged in places where there is war. Bombings in places where there is no war is not a good thing.
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#good-things
If the West wants to have peace, then they have to accept Islamic rule.
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If the West wants to have peace, then they have to accept Islamic rule.
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#islamic
Look at my own case: I am the father in my family. It is my duty to enforce the Shariah in my family and I do so with an iron hand.
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Look at my own case: I am the father in my family. It is my duty to enforce the Shariah in my family and I do so with an iron hand.
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#french-philosopher
If my children do not behave according to Islam, if they do not pray for instance, I will punish them.
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If my children do not behave according to Islam, if they do not pray for instance, I will punish them.
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#praying
Why should we use the Dollar even when we trade among ourselves?
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Why should we use the Dollar even when we trade among ourselves?
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#french-philosopher
Laws are to be enforced justly but firmly, with an iron hand. This is the case anywhere, even in a family.
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Laws are to be enforced justly but firmly, with an iron hand. This is the case anywhere, even in a family.
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#hands
This is why I have always said that it would be better if Muslims were poor.
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This is why I have always said that it would be better if Muslims were poor.
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