The Biography of Haji Mat Lintar: An Al-Quran Scholar from Terengganu

Abstract

Haji Mat Lintar was a scholar who had immensely contributed to the field of al-Quran studies in Terengganu. He also became an icon for the ulama in Terengganu by teaming up with the Sultan and propagating knowledge related to reciting the al-Quran. However, studies concerning Haji Mat Lintar have been lacking and rarely cited in academic literature. Therefore, this article intended to focus on Haji Mat Lintar by examining his background and contributions to the field of al-Quran recitation. This study was qualitative in nature and applied the interview and document reference methods. The findings showed that Haji Mat Lintar played a significant role in expanding al-Quran studies in Terengganu, especially in the field of tarannum. This study also found that Haji Mat Lintar was an outstanding al-Quran scholar and should be a source of inspiration to the younger generation.

Authors and Affiliations

Najmiah Omar, Zulkifliy @ Md Yaakub bin Mohd Yusoff, Fatimah Zaharah Ismail, Mohamad Zaidin Mohamad

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  • EP ID EP566172
  • DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i7/4524
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Najmiah Omar, Zulkifliy @ Md Yaakub bin Mohd Yusoff, Fatimah Zaharah Ismail, Mohamad Zaidin Mohamad (2019). The Biography of Haji Mat Lintar: An Al-Quran Scholar from Terengganu. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(7), 979-985. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-566172