Uci Turtusi

Abuya Kyai Hajji Uci Turtusi bin Dimyati, better known as Abuya Uci (died April 6, 2021[2]), was an influential Indonesian Muslim cleric and preacher from Banten. Uci was the leader of the Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah Al-Istiqlaliyah Cilongok (Al-Istiqlaliyah Cilongok Islamic Boarding School or Pesantren Cilongok) who succeeded his father, Abuya Dimyati bin Romli, who died in early 2001.[1] The Pesantren was founded in 1957 by Abuya Dimyati, an influential cleric in the Tangerang Regency.[3]

Abuya Kyai Hajji
Uci Turtusi Dimyati
Abuya Uci in 2017
TitleAbuya
Personal
Born
Uci Turtusi

1964
Cilongok, Sukamantri, Pasarkemis, Tangerang Regency, Banten
Died(2021-04-06)April 6, 2021
Cilongok, Sukamantri, Pasarkemis, Tangerang Regency, Banten
Resting placeGrave of Abuya Uci Turtusi
ReligionIslam
NationalityIndonesia Indonesia
Home townCilongok, Sukamantri, Pasarkemis, Tangerang Regency, Banten
SpouseHj. Lala Sulwiyah
ChildrenHj. Tatu
Hj. Anis
Hj. Wida
H. Iwan
Hj. Ila
Hj. Jipah
H. Jami
H. Farhan
Parents
  • Abuya KH. Dimyathi Romli (father)
  • Hj. Nihayah (mother)
CitizenshipIndonesia
EraModern era
RegionCilongok, Sukamantri, Pasarkemis, Tangerang Regency, Banten
DenominationSunni
LineageAbuya KH. Dimyathi
KH. Romli
KH. Khaerun
KH. Raden Cimang
KH. Raden Datasaen
Raden Saif Suradipa
Raden Kabal
Raden Tumenggung Mahmud Yudanegara
Raden Tumenggung Kamil
Raden Aria Yudanegara
Raden Aria Wangsakara
Pangeran Wiraraja
Prabu Geusan Ulun Sumedang
Pangeran Santri
Pangeran Muhammad Pamalekaran
Pangeran Panjunan Abdurohman
JurisprudenceShafi‘i
CreedAshʿari
Main interest(s)
TeachersAjengan KH. Aang Syadzili
Abuya KH. Dimyathi al-Bantani
Abuya KH. Yusuf
TariqaQadiriyya wa Naqshbandiyya
Known forLeader of Pondok Pesantren Al-Istiqlaliyah Cilongok (2001–present)
Other namesAbuya Uci
Occupation
  • ulama
  • Muslim cleric
  • preacher
  • da'i
RelativesHj. Afifah
KH. Syihabudin
Hj. Hilmiyah
Hj. Umamah
KH. Muhasinudin
Hj. Munjiah
Abuya Tohawi Romli
KH. Husni Makki
Abuya Iim Imadudin
Hj. Hikayatul Hauliyah
KH. Jalaludin
Muslim leader
Influenced by
Influenced
Websitehttps://abuyauci.com/

Uci was known as a cleric who was close to former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur),[4] he often mentioned Gus Dur's name in each of his religious lectures when discussing the essence of Islam and often told some of his privileges as a Muslim cleric who became president. In addition, Uci is also known to be close to another influential Indonesian Muslim cleric such as Habib Muhammad Luthfi bin Yahya.[5]

Uci was a spiritual teacher for incumbent Banten governor, Wahidin Halim.[6] He was one of the figures who supported Wahidin Halim and Andika Hazrumy to be the governor and deputy governor of Banten for the 2017–2022 period in 2017 Banten gubernatorial election.

Footnotes
  1. Muslimedia News 2016, Sekilas Tentang.
  2. Abuya Uci Turtusi Wafat, MUI Tangerang Minta Warga Mendoakan (in Indonesian)
  3. Baca Tangerang 2017, Pesantren Cilongok.
  4. Tribunnews.com 2018, Yenny Wahid.
  5. Muslimedia News 2016, Abuya Uci.
  6. Pena Merdeka 2018, Abuya Uci.

References
  • "Sekilas Tentang Abuya KH. Uci Turtusi" [Overview of Abuya KH. Uci Turtusi]. Muslimedia News (in Indonesian). 12 June 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • "Abuya Uci Turtusi Bercerita Tentang Gus Dur dan Habib Luthfi" [Abuya Uci Turtusi Tells About Gus Dur and Habib Luthfi]. Muslimedia News (in Indonesian). 12 June 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • Marantika, Tiffany (21 December 2018). "Yenny Wahid Unggah Pernyataan Abuya Uci soal Pesan Gus Dur: Sukses Buat Kami Mengucurkan Air Mata" [Yenny Wahid Uploads Abuya Uci's Statement on Gus Dur's Message: Success for Us to Shed Tears]. Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • Nazali, Furqon (23 November 2017). "Pesantren Cilongok, Pasar Kemis" [Cilongok Islamic Boarding School in Pasar Kemis]. Baca Tangerang (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • "Ponpes. Al-Istiqlaliyah, Suka Mantri, Tangerang" [Al-Istiqlaliyah Islamic Boarding School, Sukamantri, Tangerang]. Arrahmah.co.id (in Indonesian). 30 August 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • "Kapolresta Tangerang Silaturahmi ke Tokoh Agama, Kiai Uci Cilongok" [Tangerang City Police Chief Silaturahmi to Religious Leaders, Kiai Uci Cilongok]. Tribrata News Banten (in Indonesian). 25 July 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • Romdoni (13 November 2016). "Kisah Inspiratif Tiga Santri dan Sopir Mobil Sayur" [Inspiring Story of Three Santri and Vegetable Car Drivers]. NU Online (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • Romdoni (19 December 2018). "Abuya Uci Ungkap Perihal Alasan Gubernur WH Jadi Muridnya" [Abuya Uci Reveals About the Reasons the Governor WH Becomes His Student]. Pena Merdeka (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
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