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Ahmad al-Tayyeb
Imam of al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt.
The record
Ahmad al-Tayyeb is an Imam of al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt. Born on 6 January 1946 in Luxor, al-Tayyeb is 80.
Positions held include Grand Mufti of Egypt (2002–2003) and Grand Imam of al-Azhar (2010). al-Tayyeb studied at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV and University of Paris. Honours include Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Ahmad al-Tayyeb is No. 44,722 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 January 1946, Luxor (age 80)
- Country
- Egypt
- Known as
- Philosopher, theologian, university teacher
- Field
- Religion
- Party
- National Democratic Party
- Education
- Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV, University of Paris
- Languages
- Arabic, French, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 24
Did you know
56
Was 56 when first grand Mufti of Egypt (2002).
6 Jan
Shares a birthday with Kahlil Gibran and Rowan Atkinson.
24
Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2002–2003Grand Mufti of Egypt
- 2010–Grand Imam of al-Azhar
Honours and works
Awards
- Zayed Award for Human Fraternity2019
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