Abdullah Yusuf Azzam
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Summary
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam was born on 1941[1] in Silat al-Harithiya[2]. He died on November 24, 1989[3], in Peshawar[4]. He worked as a politician[5], activist[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and spiritual leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,292 views/month, #6,750 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 14, 1941[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1989[12]
- Country of citizenship: Palestine[13], Jordan[14]
- Native language: Arabic[15]
- Employer: University of Jordan[16], King Abdulaziz University[17]
- Educated at: Damascus University[18], Al-Azhar University[19], Palestine Technical University[20]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[21]
- Influenced by: Hassan al-Banna[22], Sayyid Qutb[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Muslim Brotherhood[25]
- Cause of death: explosive device[26]
- Family name: عزام[27]
- Given name: Abdullah[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abdullah Yusuf Azzam[29]
- Work location: Palestine[30]
- Manner of death: unnatural death[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[32]
- Name in native language: عبد الله عزام[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abdullah Yusuf Azzam include Abdullah Azzam Brigades[34], a terrorist organization[35], in Lebanon[36], founded in 2009[37].
Why It Matters
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Abdullah Azzam Brigades[34], a terrorist organization[35], in Lebanon[36], founded in 2009[37].
FAQs
Where was Abdullah Yusuf Azzam born?
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam was born in Silat al-Harithiya[2].
Where did Abdullah Yusuf Azzam die?
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam passed away in Peshawar[4].
What did Abdullah Yusuf Azzam do for work?
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam worked as a politician[5], activist[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and spiritual leader[9].
Where did Abdullah Yusuf Azzam go to school?
Abdullah Yusuf Azzam was educated at Damascus University[18], Al-Azhar University[19], and Palestine Technical University[20].