Heritage of Knowledge, Guidance for the Community

Sumatera Thawalib Padang Panjang

Sumatera Thawalib Padang Panjang

Padang Panjang, West Sumatra

Formalised around 1918, growing out of the Surau Jembatan Besi study circle associated with Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah (Haji Rasul). It was a key institution of the Kaum Muda reform movement in Minangkabau.