Hamka

Indonesian Minangkabau journalist and activist (1908–1981)
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Hamka

Summary

Hamka is a human[1]. Born in Agam[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1908[3]. He died in Jakarta[4]. He died on July 24, 1981[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], ulema[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,654 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Agam[2], Hamka…
  • Hamka passed away in Jakarta[4].
  • Hamka was born on February 17, 1908[3].
  • Hamka died on July 24, 1981[5].
  • Hamka's father was Abdul Karim Amrullah[12].
  • Hamka's mother was Syafiah[13].
  • Hamka was married to Sitti Raham[14].
  • A child of Hamka was Rusydi Hamka[15].
  • A child of Hamka was Irfan Hamka[16].
  • A child of Hamka was Aliyah Hamka[17].
  • A child of Hamka was Azizah Hamka[18].
  • A child of Hamka was Afif Hamka[19].
  • A child of Hamka was Amir Syakib[20].
  • Hamka held citizenship in Indonesia[21].
  • Hamka is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[22].
  • Hamka worked as a journalist[6].
  • Hamka's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Hamka's professions included writer[8].
  • Hamka's professions included ulema[9].
  • Hamka's professions included politician[10].
  • Hamka received the National Hero of Indonesia[23].
  • Hamka's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
  • Hamka is recorded as male[25].
  • Hamka's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hamka was affiliated with the Masyumi Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Hamka was born in Agam[2]. He was born on February 17, 1908[3]. His father was Abdul Karim Amrullah[12]. His mother was Syafiah[13]. He is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], ulema[9], and politician[10].

Recognition

Hamka received the National Hero of Indonesia[23].

Personal Life

Hamka was married to Sitti Raham[14]. Children include Rusydi Hamka[15], a politician[28], 1935–2014[29], of Indonesia[30]; Irfan Hamka[16], a journalist[31], 1943–2015[32], of Indonesia[33]; Aliyah Hamka[17], an academic[34], 1947–2016[35], of Indonesia[36]; Azizah Hamka[18]; Afif Hamka[19], a writer[37], b. 1952[38], of Indonesia[39]; and Amir Syakib[20]. His religion is recorded as Islam[24]. He was affiliated with the Masyumi Party[27].

Death and Burial

Hamka died on July 24, 1981[5]. He died in Jakarta[4].

Why It Matters

Hamka ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,654 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah[42], a literary work[43].

FAQs

Where was Hamka born?

Born in Agam[2], Hamka…

Where did Hamka die?

Hamka passed away in Jakarta[4].

Who were Hamka's parents?

Hamka's father was Abdul Karim Amrullah[12]. Hamka's mother was Syafiah[13].

Who was Hamka married to?

Hamka's spouses include Sitti Raham[14].

What did Hamka do for work?

Hamka worked as journalist[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], ulema[9], and politician[10].

What awards did Hamka receive?

Honors received include National Hero of Indonesia[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA04806333
    Libraries australia id → 36164543
    Cinii research id → 1981430859700359573
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  2. 7w ago · Mastrocom · 2026-08-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wbis id → O3083
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  3. 12w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Amrullah-4
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  4. 18w ago · FajrAl · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nickname → Buya Hamka
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1449]]: Buya Hamka"
  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → journalist, philosopher, writer +2
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