Yusuf al-Qaradawi
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was a prominent Egyptian Islamic scholar and theologian, known for his influential role within the Muslim Brotherhood and as a leading voice in Sunni Islam. Born in 1926 in Egypt, he became recognized for his religious rulings (fatwas) and for hosting the popular television program 'Sharia and Life' on Al Jazeera, where he addressed contemporary issues in the Muslim world. He was regarded as a spiritual authority for many Muslims, particularly for his endorsement of various movements, including Hamas. Al-Qaradawi's views often sparked controversy, especially regarding his positions on jihad and the Palestinian struggle. After the Arab Spring and the subsequent ousting of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, he remained in Qatar, where he continued to advocate for his interpretations of Islamic law until his death in 2022.
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He is a prominent Islamic thinker whose work on lawful and prohibited matters in Islam is included in the banned books list.
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Bangladesh· 2025-10-01
Yusuf al-Qaradawi is considered one of the most influential religious figures of the Muslim Brotherhood in recent decades.
"אסור לישראלים להיות בקשר עם קטאר, זו מדינת אויב מצורעת"
Israel· 2025-09-17
Yusuf al-Qaradawi is a famous religious figure who issued a fatwa calling for the killing of Jews and Israelis.
סוגרים חשבון גם בשבילנוIsrael· 2025-09-09
Yusuf al-Qaradawi is described as the spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood worldwide.
גרטה, ברוכה הבאהIsrael· 2025-09-08
He was a prominent Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader exiled to Qatar.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was a controversial theologian and former president of the European Council for Fatwa and Research.
pressure on ‘senior official’ to step down amid claims over staff links to banned group – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-03
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was a prominent religious scholar who propagated the worldview of the Islamists for decades.
Muslimbruderschaft in Jordanien verboten – Was steckt dahinter?
Switzerland· 2025-04-24
Yusuf al-Qaradawi was a prominent Sunni cleric who lived in Qatar until his death.
תיק הזרמת המיליונים מקטאר לעזה נפתחIsrael· 2025-04-05
Yusuf al-Qaradawi is noted as a significant religious authority for the Muslim Brotherhood.
איך חדרו האחים המוסלמים ללשכת ראש הממשלהIsrael· 2025-04-03
