Muslim Guiamaden
His Eminence Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Wa'lī of Bangsamoro | |
| Assumed office May 13, 2024 | |
| Nominated by | Council of Leaders |
| Appointed by | Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament |
| Chief Minister | Murad Ebrahim |
| Preceded by | Khalipha Nando Omarkhalid Ampatuan (OIC) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1963 Buluan, Cotabato |
| Education | Islamic University of Madinah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) |
Sheikh Muslim M. Guiamaden is the second Wa'lī of Bangsamoro.
Early life and education[edit]
Muslim Guiamaden was born in Buluan, Cotabato (now Maguindanao del Sur) on September 20, 1963.[1]
Guiamaden attended the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia where he obtained a degree in sharia, majoring in Islamic jurisprudence and principles.[2]
Career[edit]
Moro Islamic Liberation Front[edit]
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) had Guiamaden serve at its Sharia Supreme Court at Camp Abubakar Assidiq, the rebel group's former base. Guiamaden had military training in Pakistan.[1]
Activities in Qatar[edit]
Guiamaden was the MILF's official representative in Qatar.[3] Outside the MILF, he was associated with the Qatari Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs for 27 years and was also the founder of the Philippine Muslim Federation.[2]
Wali of Bangsamoro[edit]
The Council of Leaders recommended Guiamaden and Muhammad Nadzer Ebil as candidates for the position of wa'lī of Bangsamoro autonomous region on May 9, 2024.[4] However Ebil withdrew leading to the appointment of Guiamaden on May 13, 2024[2][1]
Guiamaden succeeded Khalipha Nando who died on February 6, 2023, and assumed the duties of the position from Officer in Charge Omarkhalid Ampatuan.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Fernandez, Edwin (May 13, 2024). "BARMM parliament names new ceremonial head". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Rebollido, Rommel (May 15, 2024). "Former MILF Shari'ah chief justice is Bangsamoro region's new wali". Rappler. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Shiek Guiamaden named Bangsamoro 'Wali'". NDBC News. Notre Dame Broadcasting Corporation. LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Saban, Sahara (May 13, 2024). "Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden Appointed as New Bangsamoro Wali". Bangsamoro Today. Bangsamoro Multimedia Network (BMN) Inc. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Rebollido, Rommel (May 15, 2024). "BARMM has new Wali". MindaNews. Retrieved May 15, 2024.