American scholar hails Shaikh Zayed

Renowned American Muslim scholar and preacher, Hamza Hanson Yusuf, has described the late founding father of the UAE, Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as a rare and inspiring figure.

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Published: Mon 29 Jul 2013, 11:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 6:20 PM

Yusuf said he met Shaikh Zayed several times and found that his words were full of wisdom. Co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California, Yusuf was speaking during a lecture organised by the UAE General Women’s Union (GWU) and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. He greeted Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of GWU, Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, for her efforts towards women’s development.

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Published: Mon 29 Jul 2013, 11:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 6:20 PM

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