KH. TB Ahmad Chatib First Resident Banten

Who KH. TB Ahmad Chatib it? Many people have almost forgotten his name. In fact, his services to the advancement of religion and nation should be taken into account sufficiently. Moreover, the spirit and his example that we have an example as the next generation of scholars who became a pillar, fortress and the expectations of religion, nation and state.

He (read; Ahmad Chatib) whose full name is KH. Chatib TB Ahmad Ibn Wasi 'Al-Banteni was born in a village named Gayam, Pandeglang on Sunday in 1885 AD

In the midst of cruel grip of Dutch colonialism, he spent his childhood with the education that is not easy, so it forms a strong personality and strong in facing life's tempests roar.

During his lifetime, he was a cleric and warriors devoted his entire life to the struggle of religion and nation. As evidence of its role in the struggle, he has participated in several important state positions in his time, including: Resident of Banten, the Supreme Advisory Council, the Council of Representatives of Mutual Aid (DPRGR), even he has ever occupied the chair MPRS, IRB, etc. . Regardless of the positions that ditampuknya, he had not been idle in its efforts to promote religion and the people, he spawned the establishment of Ulema Council, the Company Alim Ulama (PAU), and established universities like the University of Maulana Yusuf Islam in the city of Serang, Banten, which later today renamed IAIN Sunan Gunung Jati.

In an attempt as Pemimpim or Resident of Banten, he started the movement of physical development, infrastructure and facilities for religious and state that began and was centered in the old city of Banten, 12 Shawwal 1365 H / 8 September 1946 M.

After retirement, he was as a fighter does not stop the activity and its role in development. However, he was more devoted in advancing people's lives, such as: taking care of relics of the Sultanate of Banten, nurture orphans, caring for a boarding school, build places of pilgrimage, worship, and the place to receive guests or students wishing to study in Banten.

As for the funding / construction costs, he obtained from donors or benefactors of the whole society of Banten, either moral or material which he received with enthusiasm and sincerity. They flocked to Banten to donate whatever they have in accordance with ability.

In addition, he also received funds from the sale of printed books, whether history, 'aurâd, and genealogy, including' aurâd and genealogy Tariqat al-Muhtâjîn which he founded to fortify the faith the people of the rigors of the influence of globalization, in which it is the greatest legacy to his descendants who wish to continue the struggle.

There are interesting stories days before departure. When, a week before his death, he had a premonition of the end of the life of her world. He immediately gathered the people closest, from wife to his students. By the time all had gathered before him, he instructed some of his disciples to prepare everything needed in a funeral procession. In addition, he began to deliver testaments, as well as regulate the division of his estate, no doubt this makes the shock all the people before him.
They wonder, "what the hell?". He will explain his departure hunches, "Son anaku, Mama-so ordinary they will not call him-feel more than a week away still together you guys," he said. Hearing the words, tears running down their cheeks unstoppable.

One week passed a very severe, there was what has been discussed sebelummnya. He, again up to the presence of His peace. After fulfilling all obligations, redeemable his rights, even rights that should be borne by his heirs.

Gayam, week of June 19, 1966 AD, he summons his Maker. Back to the beginning and end of a life. Leave them with grief but pride. His spirit continues to flow, making him feel alive. Well, living in the heart of each offspring and the people who will always remember his services.