Egyptian Islamic theologian based in Doha, Qatar (1926-2022)
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An Egyptian Islamic scholar whose Al Jazeera program reached up to 60 million viewers worldwide, making him one of the most widely watched religious voices in the Muslim world — and one whose theological positions on suicide bombings and other matters drew bans from multiple Western governments.
Born in Egypt in 1926, Yusuf al-Qaradawi was shaped by figures like Hassan al-Banna and became intellectually tied to the Muslim Brotherhood, though he said he was no longer a member and twice declined its leadership, in 1976 and 2004. He moved to Doha and built a publishing empire: more than 120 books, a website called IslamOnline launched in 1997, and eight international prizes for Islamic scholarship. His Al Jazeera show "Sharia and Life" became his widest platform, pulling an estimated 40 to 60 million viewers and making him one of the most influential Islamic scholars alive. That influenc…
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Throughout history [...] Allah has imposed upon the Jews people who would punish them for their corruption. The last punishment was carried out by Hitler.
Millions marched in countries that participated in the war in Iraq, in Britain, Spain, and Italy.
Who said that I preach terrorism and killing?! This is astonishing!
There are many democracies in our Arab and Islamic countries, but unfortunately, they are all false democracies.
The Jews caused us a great injustice, the greatest injustice.
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