Abu Ishaq al-Huwayni
Islamic scholar (1956–2025)
Hijazi Muhammad Yusuf Sharif (10 June 1956 – 17 March 2025), better known by his nickname Abu Ishaq al-Huwayni (Arabic: أبو إسحاق الحوينى), was an Egyptian Islamic preacher and scholar. A prominent scholar in the field of Hadith, he authored several books and appeared on several Islamic TV shows on several channels such as Al-Nas, Al-Rahma and Al-Hekma.
Biography
Al-Huwayni was born on 10 June 1956, in the village of Huwain, in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.
Al-Huwayni was raised in a household of righteousness and virtue . His father was a devout man who loved his religion and revered its laws . As al-Huwayni himself recounted, his father was known for fasting frequently and praying at night. He was also highly respected among the people of the village, who regarded him as their elder. His counsel was often sought in resolving disputes and conflicts among them.
He began seeking knowledge at the age of eleven and attended the lessons of Sheikh Muhammad Najib Al-Muti‘i in Shafi'i jurisprudence.
He graduated from the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Spanish Department, ranking first in his class every year except for the final year, in which he ranked second.
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