Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin
Malaysian Islamic preacher
Mohd Asri bin Zainul Abidin (Jawi: محمد عصري بن زين العابدين; born 1 January 1971), better known by his acronyms Dr. MAZA, also known as Abu Talhah Al-Malizi, is an Islamic scholar, preacher, writer and lecturer serving as the Mufti of Perlis since 2 February 2015, having previously served in the same role from 1 November 2006 until 11 November 2008.
Early life and education
Mohd Asri was educated at the religious secondary school Al-Irsyad in Seberang Perai, Penang, and furthered his study at the Islamic College Klang. He received his bachelor's degree in Arabic and Sharia, with honors from the University of Jordan; a Master's in Islamic studies from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), and a PhD in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qurʾan and Sunnah studies) from International Islamic University Malaysia.
Career
Mohd Asri is an active writer and commentator on Islam and religious issues. He was a columnist for two local Malay newspapers called Mingguan Malaysia and Sinar Harian. He is also a prolific writer who has published many books since 2003. He remains a permanent associate professor with Universiti Sains Malaysia while serving with the Office of Perlis Mufti. Known popularly by the public, especially among the young who follow his blog, Minda Tajdid and in columns on Malay newspapers.
Views and principles
Mohd Asri's books reflect his concerns about what he considers to be fanaticism in Madhhabs (schools of jurisprudence), criticism of Hadith fabrications, and condemnation of Shiʿism and some Sufi practices.
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