Teungku Lah
Perkasa Alam Teungku Abdullah Syafi'i | |
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Abdullah Syafi'i in 1999 | |
| Nickname(s) | Teungku Lah |
| Born | 12 October 1947 Seuneubok Rawa, Peusangan, Bireuen, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Died | 22 January 2002 (aged 54) Jim-jim, Bandar Baru, Pidie Jaya, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Allegiance | Free Aceh Movement |
| Years of service | 1976–2002 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | National Acehnese Army (TNA) |
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Abdullah Syafi'i, better known as Teungku Lah (12 October 1947 – 22 January 2002) was the Commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). He was born in Seuneubok Rawa, a remote village in Bireuen, Aceh. He studied at Madrasah Aliyah Peusangan, Bireuen, and studied religion at several pesantren in Aceh. Before joining GAM, he was involved in Jeumpa theatre troupe.