Abu Ishaq al-Houweny

Islamic scholar (1956–2025)
Person human Q4670228
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Abu Ishaq al-Houweny

Summary

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny is a human[1]. Born in Ḥuwayn[2], he… he was born on June 10, 1956[3]. He died in Doha[4]. He died on March 17, 2025[5]. He worked as an imam[6], muhaddith[7], ulema[8], and Islamic jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ḥuwayn[2], Abu Ishaq al-Houweny…
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny died in Doha[4].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was born on June 10, 1956[3].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny died on March 17, 2025[5].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny is buried at Musaymīr Cemetery[11].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny held citizenship in Republic of Egypt[12].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny held citizenship in United Arab Republic[13].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny held citizenship in Egypt[14].
  • Arabic was Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's native language[15].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny worked as an imam[6].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny worked as a muhaddith[7].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's professions included ulema[8].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's professions included Islamic jurist[9].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's field of work was science of hadith[16].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was educated at Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University[17].
  • A notable student of Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was Q135746461[18].
  • A notable student of Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was Q125352723[19].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny is recorded as male[21].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny is associated with the Salafism movement[23].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's Commons category is recorded as Abu Ishaq al-Houweny[24].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's honorific prefix is recorded as Fadhilat al-Sheikh[26].
  • Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's family name is recorded as Sharif[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ḥuwayn[2], Abu Ishaq al-Houweny… he was born on June 10, 1956[3]. Arabic was his native language[15].

Education

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was educated at Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University[17]. Studied under Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī[28], a writer[29], 1914–1999[30], of Syria[31], awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Islamic Studies[32], specialised in science of hadith[33]; Q20423314[34], an Islamic jurist[35], 1915–1985[36], of Egypt[37]; Abd al-Aziz Ibn Baz[38], an Islamicist[39], 1912–1999[40], of Saudi Arabia[41], awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[42], specialised in fiqh[43]; Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʻUthaymīn[44], an Islamic jurist[45], 1929–2001[46], of Saudi Arabia[47], awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam[48]; ʿAbd Allāh ibn Qaʿūd[49], a sheikh[50], 1925–2005[51], of Saudi Arabia[52]; and Ibn Jibrin[53], an ulema[54], 1933–2009[55], of Saudi Arabia[56].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include imam[6], muhaddith[7], ulema[8], and Islamic jurist[9]. Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's field of work was science of hadith[16]. Notable students include Q135746461[18], a researcher[57] and Q125352723[19], a researcher[58], b. 1963[59], of Egypt[60].

Personal Life

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny's religion is recorded as Islam[20].

Death and Burial

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny died on March 17, 2025[5]. He passed away in Doha[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25]. He is buried at Musaymīr Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Abu Ishaq al-Houweny born?

Born in Ḥuwayn[2], Abu Ishaq al-Houweny…

Where did Abu Ishaq al-Houweny die?

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny died in Doha[4].

What did Abu Ishaq al-Houweny do for work?

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny worked as imam[6], muhaddith[7], ulema[8], and Islamic jurist[9].

Where did Abu Ishaq al-Houweny go to school?

Abu Ishaq al-Houweny was educated at Faculty of Al-Alsun, Ain Shams University[17].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Madhhab Shafi'i
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