Profile Of Ustaz Das'ad Latief Who Was Challenged By Nikita Mirzani: Married To A 16-year-old Girl, Once Advanced To The Mayor Of Makassar

JAKARTA - The name Ustaz Das'ad Latief appeared on the Indonesian entertainment stage after being challenged by Nikita Mirzani to do a mental test together.

Nikita's challenge began when Ustaz Das'ad Latief asked netizens to unfollow Instagram, block YouTube content, and suggested that Dipo Latief's ex-wife have her mental health checked.

Ustaz Das'ad Latief was angry because of the viral video of Nikita praying loudly and laughing at the end. Nikita herself has denied the authenticity of the video and called the video just a snippet.

So who is Ustaz Das'ad Latif?

Ustaz Das'ad Latief is apparently a lecturer and researcher at Hasanudin University with scientific specifications in public relations. He was born in Makassar on December 21, 1973. His role in the world of da'wah is not arbitrary because he often appears on television and social media.

His seriousness in studying is also proven by his Ph.D. from the National University of Malaysia in the field of Communication Studies as well as his second Doctoral degree at the Islamic University of Makassar in the field of Sharia Science.

In addition to lectures, Das'ad Latief is also active in writing several books such as Regional Head Election; Favor or Disaster? Political Thought of a Da'i, Debated Islam

Ustaz Das'ad Latif's name was once viral because he dispersed his congregation while gathering at a lecture in Tanah Grogot District, Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, last October 2020. He did this because he did not want the transmission or spread of COVID-19.

Ustaz Das'ad Latif married a woman named Naurah Shiddiqiah bint Nasrum Hamdat when his wife was 16 years old.

His wife was introduced during a mass wedding at Darul Istiqomah Islamic Boarding School, Maros. In 2013, Ustaz Das'ad Latif ran as Mayor of Makassar in a pair with Tamsil Linrung. Too bad he wasn't chosen.