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Sheikh Yusuf Al Makassari

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A warrior constantly propapagating Islamic teachings

A warrior constantly propapagating Islamic teachings

Muhammad Yusuf was born in Gowa in South Sulawesi on July 13, 1627. His father was Abdullah, while his mother was a woman from a family of the Gowa Kingdom Sultan Ala'uddin named Aminah. The name of Muhammad Yusuf was given by Sultan Ala'uddin himself. The Sultanate of Gowa is one of the Islamic empires located in South Sulawesi. The people of this kingdom are from the Makassar tribe  staying in the south end and the west coast of Sulawesi. The kingdom is located in the area which is now known as Gowa and some surrounding regencies, including Makassar Municipality.

Ahad, 1 November 2009 | 04:30 WIB