Yusuf al-Qaradawi
Egyptian Islamic theologian based in Doha, Qatar (1926-2022).
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Yusuf al-Qaradawi was an Egyptian Islamic theologian based in Doha, Qatar. Born on 9 September 1926 in Saft Turab, al-Qaradawi died on 26 September 2022 in Doha at the age of 96.
Positions held include President of the European Council for Fatwa and Research (1997–2022) and President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (2004–2018). Notable works include The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam. al-Qaradawi studied at Al-Azhar University and Institute of Arab Research and Studies. Honours include King Faisal Prize in Islamic Studies, Al Owais Award and Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 57 languages, Yusuf al-Qaradawi is No. 16,056 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 September 1926, Saft Turab
- Died
- 26 September 2022, Doha (aged 96)
- Country
- Kingdom of Egypt
- Known as
- Ulema, writer, Islamic jurist
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Al-Azhar University, Institute of Arab Research and Studies
- Languages
- Arabic
- Children
- 7
- Wikipedia editions
- 57
Did you know
Was 71 when first president of the European Council for Fatwa and Research (1997).
Lived to 96.
Shares a birthday with Lila Downs and Luka Modrić.
Has a Wikipedia article in 57 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1997–2022President of the European Council for Fatwa and Research
- 2004–2018President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars
Connections
- ChildAbdul Rahman Yusuf
- ChildIlham Al-Qaradawi
Honours and works
Awards
- King Faisal Prize in Islamic Studies1994
- Al Owais Award1999
- Dubai International Holy Quran Award2000
Notable works
- The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam
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