Sheikh Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini passed away after a struggle with illness.

Sheikh Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini, one of Egypt's most prominent Salafi scholars, passed away after a long battle with illness, according to a post published by his son, Hatem al-Huwaini, on his personal Facebook account. His death followed a deterioration in his health in recent months, leaving his fans and followers both inside and outside Egypt in grief.

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Sheikh Al-Hawini's health condition deteriorates

Haitham Al-Huwaini, the sheikh's son, announced on his Facebook page, saying, "To God we belong and to Him we shall return... my father has passed away." He confirmed the death of his father, who had been suffering from a chronic illness that had significantly impacted his health in recent years. His passing came after a long career in knowledge and education, during which he had a significant influence on the fields of hadith studies and Salafi advocacy in Egypt and the Arab world.

Who is Sheikh Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini?

Sheikh Abu Ishaq al-Huwayni, born in the village of Huwayn in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, was one of the most prominent Salafi scholars and hadith scholars in Egypt. His full name is Hijazi Muhammad Yusuf Sharif, and he was born in 1956. He had a profound influence on the fields of hadith and Islamic jurisprudence.

Education and academic levels of Sheikh Al-Hawini Al-Huwaini enrolled in Cairo's secondary schools, where he began attending classes with Sheikh Abdul Hamid Kishk, who had a profound influence on him. After completing his secondary education, Al-Huwaini enrolled in the Faculty of Languages at Ain Shams University, majoring in Spanish. During his undergraduate studies, he began studying the books of the well-known hadith scholar Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani, which expanded his scholarly knowledge and made Salafi approaches an essential part of his life.

Sheikh Al-Hawini's academic and professional career

After graduating from Ain Shams University with an advanced degree in Spanish, he was sent to Spain to complete his postgraduate studies. However, Sheikh Al-Huwaini decided to return to Egypt and not complete his academic studies, instead devoting his time to studying Islamic law and preaching.

His scientific contributions and publications Sheikh Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini was a prolific author in the field of hadith and its sciences. He edited important books on the subject, including Sunan Ibn Majah, Al-Bayhaqi's Forty Great Hadiths, and Ghawth Al-Makdud Bi-Takhrij Muntaqa Ibn Al-Jarud. He also delivered numerous lectures and lessons in mosques and on satellite channels, covering a variety of topics in jurisprudence, hadith, and interpretation, making him an important resource for many followers in the field of da'wah. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

Sheikh Al-Hawini's role in the Salafi call

Sheikh Abu Ishaq al-Huwaini was one of the most prominent Salafi sheikhs in Egypt. He contributed significantly to the dissemination of Salafi thought in many Arab countries. His lessons were distinguished by their focus on returning to the Quran and Sunnah, and rejecting the heresies and superstitions that had spread in some religious circles. He had a large following of students and those interested in Islamic law, who studied under him.