Abuya | Kh Muhammad Yahya
Abuya KH Muhammad Yahya (also known as or Abuya Mamad ) was a highly influential charismatic cleric from Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia. He is most recognized as the founder of the Pondok Pesantren Darussurur and a prominent spiritual leader in the Thariqah Qodiriyyah wa Naqsabandiyyah (TQN). Profile and Background
: Beyond his religious leadership, he served as a judge (Hakim) at the Bandung Religious Court, demonstrating a rare mastery of both spiritual Sufism and practical Islamic law ( tasyri wal ahkam ). Key Contributions
: He founded Pondok Pesantren Darussurur in Cimahi, which remains a center for Islamic education and spiritual guidance. abuya kh muhammad yahya
: Abuya KH Muhammad Yahya was a prolific writer of Sundanese nadhom (poetry used for religious teaching), which helped make complex Islamic concepts accessible to the local Sundanese community.
"Urang teh te menang boga rasa saluhureun Batur." () Legacy and Commemoration Abuya KH Muhammad Yahya (also known as or
: His life and legacy are annually commemorated through a Haul Akbar , a large gathering for prayer and remembrance held by his students and the Darussurur community. Expand map Dakwah K.H. Muhammad Yahya di Cimahi | PDF - Scribd
: His missionary work in Cimahi spanned several decades (notably documented from 1947–2009), where he utilized sermons, educational programs, and tarbiyah (mentorship) sessions. Core Teachings Key Contributions : He founded Pondok Pesantren Darussurur
His teachings often emphasized and the purification of the heart. One of his most famous pieces of advice ( dawuh ) in Sundanese is: