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Syed Iqbal Zaheer was born in 1944 in India. He is an Indian Islamic scholar, writer, and engineer. He received his Islamic training from traditional scholars and has proficiency in English, Arabic, and Urdu. As a polymath and prolific writer, Zaheer has a wide range of interests and writes journalistically
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Tariq Ramadan is an Islamic scholar, author and public intellectual of Swiss-Egyptian nationality. Early Life and Education Ramadan was born in Switzerland on 26 August 1962. His father was Said Ramadan, an Egyptian activist and reformer who had been expelled from Egypt by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1954, and his
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Abdul Ghafoor Parekh was a well-renowned Islamic scholar, educator, humanitarian and expert in the Quran and its translation. He was known for his vast knowledge of Islamic theology and his ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Early lLfe and Education Abdul Ghafoor Parekh was born
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Imam Wisam Sharieff is a religious educator, leader, and CEO. He is the founder of AQL (Advocating Quranic Lifestyle), an institute focused on Quranic education and literacy, and also leads the Quran Revolution program for AlMaghrib Institute, a state-of-the-art program aimed at transforming students' interaction with the Quran. Imam
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Omar Esa is a nasheed singer from the United Kingdom, known for his soulful and uplifting Islamic music. He has become widely known for his inspirational and spiritual lyrics, which speak of a strong spiritual connection to faith and Islamic beliefs. Early Life and Education Omar was born into a
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Adam Ali is a nasheed singer and performer from Lebanon. He is known for his unique and uplifting style of nasheed singing that is inspired by Arabic and Islamic music. He is a highly-acclaimed and popular artist who has gained both local and international recognition. Early Life and Education Adam
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Mesut Kurtis is a Nasheed singer and songwriter from Macedonia. He is known for his powerful and emotive vocals, as well as his strong emphasis on traditional Islamic themes. Early Life and Education Mesut Kurtis was born in Skopje, Macedonia on 31 July 1981. His parents are Turkish. He studied
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Humood Othman AlKhudher commonly known as Humood Alkhudher, is a Kuwaiti singer and music producer. Early Life and Education Humood was born in Kuwait on 24 January 1989. He spent some of his early childhood years in England before returning to settle in Kuwait. He completed his undergraduate majoring Mass
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Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas is a renowned Islamic scholar and thinker who has made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and civilisation. Early Life and Education Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas was born in Bogor, Java, Dutch East Indies ON September 5, 1931 into a family with a history
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Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a renowned Islamic scholar, theologian, author and professor of Arabic and Islamic studies. He is known for his extensive knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic law, as well as his ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner. Early Life and Education
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Mufti Ismail Menk is a renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and motivational speaker from Zimbabwe. He is known for his lectures on various Islamic topics, including the importance of understanding the Quran and the Hadith, and how to apply Islamic teachings in daily life. Early Life and Education Mufti Menk was
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Muhammad Al Muqit is a Nasheed singer and songwriter from Saudi Arabia. He is known for his powerful and emotive vocals, as well as his strong emphasis on traditional Islamic themes. Early Life and Education Muhammad Al Muqit was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He grew up in a religious