2 Quotes & Sayings By Muhammad Abduh
Muhammad Abduh (محمد عبد الوهّاب), a devout Muslim scholar, was a leading figure for the revival of the Islamic faith in the early 20th century. It is estimated that he played a major role in changing the minds of some 500,000 people during his lifetime. He was born in Cairo and lived for about 10 years in Mecca and Medina. He was one of the early members of Al-Azhar University and taught at its Faculty of Law. From 1913 to 1920, he was its vice-chancellor under its first rector, Said Halim Pasha
He was also a member of the Egyptian parliament and an advisor to Sultan Fuad I, where he worked on drafting laws and treaties. His political career was interrupted by World War I when he served as a captain in the Turkish army. After the war, he led a campaign to revive Islamic scholarship and knowledge, which were neglected during the British occupation.