Religious Figure

Ahmad Dahlan

Indonesian Islamic revivalist

1868 - 1923

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His biography is available in 17 different languages on Wikipedia. Ahmad Dahlan is the 2,735th most popular religious figure, the 67th most popular biography from Indonesia and the 4th most popular Indonesian Religious Figure.

Ahmad Dahlan is most famous for founding the Muhammadiyah organization in 1912 to promote Islamic modernism and education in Indonesia. A surprising lesser-known fact is that, despite his traditional Islamic scholarly background, he incorporated progressive ideas from his travels to Mecca and exposure to reformist thinkers. His lasting legacy includes the widespread establishment of schools, hospitals, and social services through Muhammadiyah, which continues to influence millions and foster community development in Indonesia.

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Among Religious Figures

Among religious figures, Ahmad Dahlan ranks 2,735 out of 3,187Before him are Elizabeth Ann Seton, Sebastian Francis, Tuanku Imam Bonjol, Vicente Enrique y Tarancón, Ignatius Brianchaninov, and Euzois of Byzantium. After him are Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter, Zoltan Sarosy, Ísleifur Gissurarson, John Neumann, Angelo Maria Querini, and Wilfrid Napier.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1868, Ahmad Dahlan ranks 164Before him are Gustav Mie, Leonardus Nardus, Frederick W. Lanchester, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, Prosper Poullet, and José Serrato. After him are Edgar Adams, Ștefan Luchian, Reynold A. Nicholson, Ladislaus Bortkiewicz, Charles Wallace Richmond, and John Sealy Townsend. Among people deceased in 1923, Ahmad Dahlan ranks 92Before him are Ernst Hartwig, Ruy Barbosa, Alfhild Agrell, Tommaso Salvadori, Georg von Rosen, and Gustav Lindau. After him are Wilhelm Killing, Manuel Allendesalazar y Muñoz de Salazar, Tage Reedtz-Thott, Tomás Bretón, Michel de Klerk, and Dmitry Anuchin.

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In Indonesia

Among people born in Indonesia, Ahmad Dahlan ranks 67 out of NaNBefore him are Boediono (1943), Chrisye (1949), Sudirman (1916), Dewi Sartika (1884), Tuanku Imam Bonjol (1772), and Umar Wirahadikusumah (1924). After him are Nh. Dini (1936), Rhoma Irama (1946), Beb Bakhuys (1909), Henk Badings (1907), Eetje Sol (1881), and Hamengkubuwono X (1946).

Among Religious Figures In Indonesia

Among religious figures born in Indonesia, Ahmad Dahlan ranks 4Before him are Julius Darmaatmadja (1934), Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo (1950), and Tuanku Imam Bonjol (1772). After him are Hasyim Asy'ari (1871), and Anicetus Bongsu Antonius Sinaga (1941).

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