Wijayanto

Last updated
Ustad
Wijayanto
Ustadz Wijayanto.jpg
Wijayanto in 2018
Born (1968-12-27) December 27, 1968 (age 55)
Surakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Occupation(s) da'i
ulama
SpouseUlaya Ahdiani
ChildrenDzikrina Iffa Yohanida
Muhammad Nufail Naisaburi
Muhammad Naja El-Ghifari

Wijayanto (born December 27, 1968), colloquially known as Ustadz Wijayanto, is an Islamic preacher, da'i and ulama hailed from Surakarta, Central Java. He often appears in religious studies and Islam related programs on national television. An alumnus of International Islamic University, Islamabad, he is also noted as a lecturer of the department of management in Gadjah Mada University and as the Principal Supervisor of Pesantren Bina Insan Anak Sholeh, Yogyakarta. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Early life

Wijayanto attended from elementary to high school in Surakarta. During the elementary school years, he also studied at the Tafseer Diniyah Assembly, while during the junior high school years he participated in the Islamic boarding school, Al Islam. [1] During his time in Surakarta, he began recognizing his talent in preaching. [4] Subsequently, he continued his studies at the Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University and graduated as a scholar of tarbiyah (Islamic education) in 1992. In the same year, he also completed a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology at Gadjah Mada University. He then went on to study at International Islamic University in Islamabad majoring in the Master of Sociology and graduated in 1997. [1] [4]

Career

Wijayanto is known as a prominent da'i in Indonesia, characterized by comical and entertaining preaching style. He is famous for his lectures with witty humor and critical comedy reflecting the reality and this is anticipated by his audiences. However, there are critics as well against his way of preaching and pop lectures on TV. Some call him "ustad artist" due to him utilizing his title as ustad to speak and look charming. [4]

In addition to lectures and televangelism, Wijayanto also authors written works. One of his releases is titled Jodohku, Maunya Kamu (lit: I want you as my love of my life, until the end). The book is aimed at addressing the family affairs and social issues, utilizing his knowledge and degree in sociology, and aimed at combining the science of sociology and Islamic knowledge as a preacher in order to contribute to solving the problem. [1] [4] [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amien Rais</span> Indonesian politician (born 1944)

Muhammad Amien Rais is an Indonesian politician. He was one of the leaders of the reform movement that forced the resignation of President Suharto in 1998. Amien Rais was the leader of Muhammadiyah, one of the two biggest Muslim organizations in Indonesia, from 1995 to 2000. He was the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) from 1999 to 2004. During his chairmanship, the MPR passed a series of amendments to the Constitution of Indonesia. These amendments, among other things, established direct presidential elections, a presidential term limit, and the Constitutional Court.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gadjah Mada University</span> Public research university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Gadjah Mada University is a public research university located in Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Officially founded on 19 December 1949, Gadjah Mada University is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher education in the country, and has been credited as one of the best universities in Indonesia. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, UGM is ranked 2nd in Indonesia and 263rd in the world.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Umar Kayam</span> Indonesian sociologist and writer

Umar Kayam was an Indonesian sociologist and writer.

Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta is an Indonesian state university that offers study programs in the field of Islamic science. Currently the university offers programs in Adab, Da'wah, Sharia, Tarbiya, Ushuluddin, Science and technology, Social Science and Humanities, Islamic Business and Economy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Koentjaraningrat</span> Indonesian anthropologist (1923–1999)

Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo Prof. Dr. Koentjaraningrat was an Indonesian anthropologist. He is sometimes referred to as "the father of Indonesian anthropology".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moeljatno</span> Minister of Justice of Indonesia

Moeljatno was an Indonesian prosecutor and professor. He also served as Minister of Justice from 24 March 1956 to 9 January 1957.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bachtiar Nasir</span> Indonesian Islamic ulama

Bachtiar Nasir is an Indonesian Islamist da'i and ulama. He is known for his examination and exploration of the sciences of the Qur'an. The ustad leads the Ar-Rahman Qur'anic Learning Center (AQL) Islamic Center, and also serves as the Secretary General of Intellectual Assembly of Young Ulama Indonesia (MIUMI), Chairman of Alumni of Saudi Arabia in Indonesia, and Chairman of Islamic University of Medina Alumni in Indonesia. He also served as the Central Executive of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ustadz Solmed</span> Indonesian Islamic preacher and actor (born 1983)

Sholeh Mahmoed Nasution, colloquially known as Ustadz Solmed, is an Indonesian Islamic preacher, speaker, and actor. Sholeh was first known as the champion in the speech and national lecture contest at Istiqlal Mosque in 2000. Since then, he has been active in both pop televangelism and acting business. He is an alumnus of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jefri Al Buchori</span> Indonesian Islamic preacher, singer, and actor (1973–2013)

Jefri Al Buchori, colloquially known as Ustadz Uje, was an Indonesian Islamic preacher, da'i, singer, and actor. He was known as an Islamic preacher with young and charismatic charm and who frequently appeared on pop culture scene.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdul Somad</span> Indonesian Islamic preacher

Abdul Somad Batubara is an Indonesian Islamic preacher, scholar and motivator from Asahan, North Sumatra. He is currently also serving as a lecturer at the Sultan Syarif Kasim II State Islamic University in Riau.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rifki Ardiansyah Arrosyiid</span> Indonesian karateka (born 1997)

Rifki Ardiansyah Arrosyiid is an Indonesian karateka. After winning a bronze medal in the 2017 SEA Games, he defeated two-time world champion Amir Mehdizadeh to win gold at the 2018 Asian Games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sunarjo Kolopaking</span> Indonesian lawyer and sociologist

Sunarjo Kolopaking, sometimes spelled as Sunario Kolopaking, was an Indonesian lawyer and sociologist. He was appointed as Minister of Finance in 1945, though rejecting the post, and he later became one of the first Indonesian professors at the University of Indonesia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Satyagraha Hoerip</span> Indonesian writer and journalist (1934–1998)

Raden Hoerip Satyagraha Prawirodihardjo, popularly known as Oyik, was an Indonesian writer and journalist. He was mostly renowned for his short stories, some of which were set in the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–1966.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zaenal Ma'arif</span> Indonesian academic and politician (1955–2023)

Zaenal Ma'arif was an Indonesian lecturer and politician who was a founding member of the Reform Star Party. He became the deputy speaker of the Surakarta city council from 1997 until 1999 and the deputy speaker of the People's Representative Council from 2004 until 2006.

Ova Emilia is an Indonesian professor and writer currently serving as the 17th rector of Gadjah Mada University.

Pri Pambudi Teguh is an Indonesian judge, writer, and lecturer. He served as a Justice at the Supreme Court of Indonesia beginning in 2018. He is the older brother of politician Ganjar Pranowo.

Otto Hasibuan is an Indonesian lawyer and businessman. He is known for being Jessica Kumala Wongso's lawyer in the Murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin's case and as Setya Novanto's attorney in his electronic ID card (E-KTP) corruption scandal.

"3 Bacapres Bicara Gagasan" was a live episode of Mata Najwa, an Indonesian television talk show. It featured three of Indonesia's presidential candidates for 2024: Anies Baswedan, Ganjar Pranowo, and Prabowo Subianto. On 19 September 2023, the episode was broadcast live from Gadjah Mada University to a studio audience of over 5000 people.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej</span>

Edward "Eddy" Omar Sharif Hiariej is an Indonesian professor and writer. He served as Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights. He is criminal law lecturer at Faculty of Law at Gadjah Mada University.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Biografi Dan Kumpulan Beberapa Tausyiah Ust.Wijayanto | IlmuMuslim.Net". ilmumuslim.net. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  2. ↑ redaksi (2016-08-12). "Ceramah Ustadz Wijayanto Gemparkan Pengajian Akbar HUT RI ke 71". Harian Semarang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  3. ↑ "Masyarakat Inhil Antusias Dengarkan Ceramah Ustadz Wijayanto". Tribun Pekanbaru. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Profil & Biografi Ustadz Wijayanto, Ustad & Dosen UGM - Databio.Net". Databio.Net. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Ustadz Wijayanto - Al-Fath Indonesia". alfath-indonesia.com. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  6. ↑ "Ustadz Wijayanto Bagikan Ilmu Keluarga Sakinah". Bangka Pos. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
  7. ↑ VIVA.co.id, PT. VIVA MEDIA BARU -. "Profil Ustad Wijayanto" . Retrieved 2016-11-09.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.