There he studied various religious sciences, and learnt about the wider world, which was later useful for his political career, especially when doing business with the Nahdlatul Ulama.

[1][2] Dahlan led the meeting and put forward the plan for approval, to be carried out to deepen the understanding and practice of their respective religions.

Ibrahim Hosen initiated the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ) national level for the first time held in Ujung Pandang.

Ali Masyhar and Prof. DR. HA Mukti Ali on January 23, 1970, form Ulumuddin Ihya Foundation, he pioneered the establishment of the College of the Quran (PTIQ), a college that specializes in teaching the art of reading and memorizing the Quran.

His body was buried in the Heroes' Cemetery Kalibata, as a form of government recognition of his services to build Indonesia.