Ismail Omar Abdul Aziz

Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz (1911 – 3 February 1994) was a Malaysian nobleman and politician who became the first State Mufti of Brunei under the Ministry of Religious Affairs office, later State Mufti Office. He was a well-respected Malaysian expatriate ulema (a native Johorean Malay) whom have contributed greatly to Islam and the people, notably for the State of Johor and Brunei.

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama
Ismail Omar Abdul Aziz
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اسماعيل عمر عبدالعزيز
1st State Mufti of Brunei
In office
8 March 1967  3 February 1994
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
DeputyAbdul Aziz Juned
Preceded byOffice reinstated
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Juned
In office
1 April 1962  31 March 1965
MonarchOmar Ali Saifuddien III
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded by Office abolished
Personal details
Born
Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz

1911
Rengit, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Died3 February 1994 (aged 82)
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Resting place4 February 1994
Kubah Makam Di Raja
NationalityMalaysian and Brunei PR
SpouseKamaliah Suhaimi
Alma materUniversity of Al-Azhar
University of Cairo
ProfessionMuslim scholar
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