Draft:Awad al-Qarni
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| Name | Awad al-Qarni |
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| Brith Date | 1957 (CE) |
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| Religion | Islam |
Awad al-Qarni is a Saudi Islamic preacher and writer who is considered one of the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood in Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of the Al-Jisur platform, which provides religious and scientific lessons to Muslims in audio and video formats.
Biography
Awad al-Qarni was born into a religious family and memorized the Holy Quran during his childhood. He studied Islamic sciences and Jurisprudence and taught at various universities.
Academic Activities
Al-Qarni has taught in various Islamic fields, including the history of Sharia and the objectives of Sharia, and has addressed the causes of differences among jurists in Sharia matters. He is also active in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and is the head of the Saudi Federation in this field.
Arrest and Charges
In September 2017, Awad al-Qarni was arrested on charges of aligning with Qatar and supporting the Muslim Brotherhood. He was sentenced to death along with other Islamic preachers. He was also accused of publishing tweets that, according to Saudi officials, influenced public opinion.
Political Stances
Al-Qarni has taken decisive and controversial positions regarding the issue of Palestine and has issued a fatwa concerning Jews after the occupation of Arab lands.
Achievements
He established the Al-Jisur platform, which provides religious and scientific lessons to Muslims in audio and video formats. Al-Qarni has also had extensive activities in the field of Islamic propagation and religious education.
Personal Life
Al-Qarni stated in one of his tweets that he has four wives and 17 members of his family are memorizers of the Quran. He values the education and work of his wives and supports them.
See also
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References
- Who is the Saudi preacher Awad al-Qarni sentenced to death?, Al-Alam Network website, Publication date: 2 October 2022 (CE), Access date: 19 May 2025 (CE).