Muhammad Dahlan

KH. Muhammad Dahlan 14 Jumada al-Ula coincide with 1327 Hijri, in the village of Mandaran, Rejo, Pasuruan, East Java. Muhammad Dahlan was the third son of five children. His Father was named Dahlan Abdul Hamid and his mother was Chamsiyah. Dahlan's village is located on the coast, approximately three kilometers from the town of Pasuruan. Together with his eldest brother, he diligently followed the study groups as previous scholars who follow the teachings around the courtyard of Masjid Al-Harram Mecca. In the holy city he studied various religious sciences, and got to know the outside world in general that would be a provision in building his country, especially when doing business with the Nahdlatul Ulama. Dahlan appearance in the arena movement began in 1930. He is the figure who pioneered the establishment of NU Bangil branch, and also become its chairman. Five years later he was elected chairman of the NU branch of Pasuruan.