When did he serve as Grand Imam of the National Mosque?

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Syaikh Ismail Muhammad Served as Grand Imam of the National Mosque from 2007 to 2019

Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad, who passed away at the age of 81, served as the Grand Imam of the National Mosque for an extended period, from 2007 to 2019. His tenure marks the longest service in this esteemed position. His passing was announced early this morning, with his remains being taken to the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam for funeral rites before burial at the USJ 22 Muslim Cemetery.
Longest Tenure as Grand Imam

Syaikh Ismail’s service as the Grand Imam of the National Mosque spanned twelve years, from 2007 until 2019. This duration represents the most significant period of service for any individual in that role. He was preceded in his religious career by a five-year term as the Imam of the Putrajaya Mosque.
National Tokoh Maal Hijrah Recipient

In recognition of his contributions, Syaikh Ismail was honoured as the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah for the year 1443H/2021. This award acknowledges his significant influence and dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership.
Educational Background and Other Roles

Born in Dungun, Terengganu, Syaikh Ismail was among the pioneering Malaysian students to study at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. Beyond his role as Grand Imam, he also contributed to religious education as a member of the Selangor Quran Literacy Committee and as a lecturer of Advanced Talaqi at the Selangor Quran Literacy Academy.

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