Born in Melaka, he co-founded the reformist journal al-Imam (1906) and established Madrasah al-Hadi in Melaka and Madrasah al-Masyhur in Penang (1916). He also wrote novels and essays promoting education. Commonly dated 1867–1934.
Syed Syeikh al-Hadi
al-Imam; Madrasah al-Masyhur
Summary
Malayan reformist writer and founder of madrasahs.
- Born
- Melaka, 1867
- Died
- Penang, 1934
- Fields of expertise
- Education