His Eminence
Sheikh Muslim Guiamaden | |
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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 | Buluan, Cotabato | September 20, 1963
Education | Islamic University of Madinah |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) |
Sheikh Muslim M. Guiamaden is the second Wa'lī of Bangsamoro.
Muslim 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]
The 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]
Guiamaden 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]
The 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]