Draft:Abd al-Karim Muti
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| Name | Abd al-Karim Muti |
| Other Names | Abd al-Karim bin Muhammad Muti bin al-Mahdi al-Hasani al-Hamdawi |
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| Brith Date | 9 December 1935 (CE) |
| Religion | Islam |
Abd al-Karim Muti is a prominent Islamic figure and the founder of the "Islamic Youth" movement in Morocco. He is recognized as the founder of the contemporary Islamic movement in this country and has played a key role in the development of Islamic associations and parties in Morocco.
Biography
Abd al-Karim bin Muhammad Muti was born in 1935 CE, on the morning of Monday, 1st of Ramadan, in Zawiya Taghia near the city of Ben Ahmed. He grew up in a family where many members were active in the anti-colonial national movement against France. Muti completed his education in primary and secondary schools, then proceeded to teach Arabic language and worked as an inspector of the education system.
Activities
In the early 1970s CE, Abd al-Karim Muti established the first organized Islamic nucleus in Morocco. He is known as the founder of the Islamic Youth Movement, which sought religious revival and proper Islamic education. In 1975 CE, he was accused of incitement to assassinate Omar Benjelloun, a leftist activist, and fled to Saudi Arabia.
Exile
Over the years, he made numerous attempts to return to his homeland, but all these efforts failed. He was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment and two death sentences, and continued his life in exile. He traveled to various countries including Saudi Arabia, Libya, and the United Kingdom, and continued his Islamic activities and writing his works.
Viewpoint
Muti has always emphasized the peaceful nature of the changes his movement seeks, focusing on the importance of self-discipline and society in line with Islamic goals. He aims to create an Islamic society based on the principles of the Book and Sunnah, and founded his movement based on gradual and profound changes.
Works
Among his works, the following can be mentioned:
- Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim: A comprehensive interpretation of the Noble Quran that examines the meanings and concepts of the verses;
- Al-Shatibiyya fi al-Qira'at al-Sab: A work that analyzes the various readings of the Quran;
- Al-Dawla al-Islamiyya Khilafa ala Minhaj al-Nubuwwa: In this book, Muti examines the concept of Islamic Caliphate and its principles.
Current Status
Abd al-Karim Muti still lives in exile, and his efforts to return to Morocco have faced many obstacles. He is known as an influential figure in the Islamic movement of Morocco, and his opinions and works continue to receive attention.
See also
References
- Abd al-Karim Muti, Al Jazeera website (in Arabic), Published: 17 November 2015 CE, Accessed: 7 June 2025.