Sheikh Muslim M. Guiamaden (born September 20, 1963) is a Filipino politician. He is affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and is currently serving as the second Wa'lī of Bangsamoro.
Muslim Guiamaden | |
|---|---|
 Guiamaden in 2024 | |
| 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) |
Early life and education
editMuslim 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
editMoro Islamic Liberation Front
editThe 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
editGuiamaden 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
editThe 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.