Yusuf al-Qaradawi
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Summary
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was born on September 9, 1926[1], in Saft Turab[2]. He died on September 26, 2022[3], in Doha[4]. He worked as an ulema[5], writer[6], Islamic jurist[7], poet[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,120 views/month, #7,004 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Abdul Rahman Yusuf[11], Ilham Al-Qaradawi[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Egypt[13], Republic of Egypt[14], United Arab Republic[15], Qatar[16], Egypt[17]
- Native language: Arabic[18]
- Occupation: preacher[19], muhaddith[20], Islamic theologian[21], legal scholar[22]
- Field of work: aqidah[23], Usūl al-Dīn in Twelver Shiism[24], Islam[25], sharia[26], Islamic theology[27]
- Position held: President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars[28], President of the European Council for Fatwa and Research[29]
- Employer: Qatar University[30], IslamOnline[31]
- Educated at: Al-Azhar University[32], Institute of Arab Research and Studies[33]
- Notable work: The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam[34]
- Award received: King Faisal International Prize in Islamic Studies[35], Dubai International Holy Quran Award[36], Al Owais Award[37], Anugerah Maal Hijrah di Malaysia[38]
- Member of: International Union of Muslim Scholars[39], Academy of Islamic Studies[40], International Islamic Fiqh Academy[41], Muslim Brotherhood[42], European Council for Fatwa and Research[43]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Commons category: Yusuf al-Qaradawi[46]
- Honorific prefix: Al-Imam[47]
- Family name: Al-Qaradawi[48]
- Given name: France[49]
- Official website: https://www.al-qaradawi.net/[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yusuf al-Qaradawi[51]
- Commons gallery: Yusuf al-Qaradawi[52]
- Work location: Doha[53]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[54]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[55]
- Name in native language: يُوسُف القرضاوي[56]
Why It Matters
Yusuf al-Qaradawi has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Omar Abd al-Kafi[59], a botanist[60], b. 1951[61], of Egypt[62].
Works attributed to him include The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam[63], a written work[64].
FAQs
Where was Yusuf al-Qaradawi born?
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was born in Saft Turab[2].
Where did Yusuf al-Qaradawi die?
Yusuf al-Qaradawi passed away in Doha[4].
What did Yusuf al-Qaradawi do for work?
Yusuf al-Qaradawi worked as an ulema[5], writer[6], Islamic jurist[7], poet[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Yusuf al-Qaradawi go to school?
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was educated at Al-Azhar University[32] and Institute of Arab Research and Studies[33].
What awards did Yusuf al-Qaradawi receive?
Honors received include King Faisal International Prize in Islamic Studies[35], Dubai International Holy Quran Award[36], Al Owais Award[37], and Anugerah Maal Hijrah di Malaysia[38].
Who did Yusuf al-Qaradawi influence?
Yusuf al-Qaradawi has been cited as an influence by Omar Abd al-Kafi[59].