Teungku Abdullah Syafi'i, better known as Teungku Lah (born in Bireun, Aceh, October 12, 1947 - died in Pidie Jaya, Aceh, January 22, 2002 at the age of 54) is a GAM combatant. He served as Commander of the Free Aceh Movement.
Abdullah Syafii's identity is not formed in GAM. He has been a special person since coming out in various dayah in Aceh to learn the science fardhu ain and fardhu kifayah. Compared to the character of combatants, its nature is far from that impression. He is more suitable as an inspirator, educator and advisor. Her luggage is gentle.
He is also not a tripartite military league Tripoly, Libya. He is a Commander who was born, raised, practiced and struggled in Aceh. He is an organic combatant. On the other hand, Abdullah Syafii has also been a theater performer. So he has the ability menyaru for the sake of struggle and save themselves. The combination of artists, clerics and guerrillas has formed the Commander to be a role model who is still inspiring.
The story of how he as a role model, recorded clearly in minda citizen Mukim Cubo, Pidie Jaya. Teungku Lah-as he is familiarly called-is a GAM combatant who has a vision of the future.
"He never asked the nanggroe tax to the people. He is willing to sacrifice personal wealth and pleasure in order to realize the ideals of GAM, "said a citizen Cubo.
History records that, under Abdullah Syafii's control, GAM guerrilla behavior is more soft and humane. It does not allow the destruction of public facilities such as schools. He even encouraged the younger generation of Aceh to go to school as high as possible.
"Enough me and the troops who fought against Indonesia. You have to study in school. When the future is smart, help the Acehnese to go forward "he said to some young men who asked to go up the mountain.
Abdullah Syafii is also a fighter who loves the environment very much. In guerilla movements, he rarely allows his troops to shoot wild animals. Even land clearing is strictly prohibited, except for logistical needs.
The notes about Abdullah Syafii's liberalization are now scattered in the heads of people who have known him. He remains in the breasts of every human being who has been in contact with the "jihadist".
Of the most phenomenal is his prayer, he wants God to take his life when Aceh approaches independence.
The prayer was granted. The cool man returned to the Creator's lap, along with his beloved wife, on January 22, 2002 in the middle of the desolate jungle of Jijiem. His life was picked up by Izrail after his body was pierced by TNI soldiers.
Now, the extraordinary man from Matang glumpang dua is already in the grave. He rest in Gampong Blang Sukon, Bandar Baru, Pidie Jaya. Beside his headstone, the wife also lay there. The graves of the two are directly behind the stage house owned by those who had been burned by the TNI.