Al Azhar Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of Al Azhar

• Imam Al-Ghazali (c. 1058-1111) - A renowned Islamic scholar, philosopher, and theologian who contributed significantly to Islamic theology and philosophy.
• Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) - A historian and sociologist, known for his work on the science of history, Muqaddimah, which is considered a foundational text in the fields of historiography and sociology.
• Sheikh Ahmed Yassin (1937-2004) - A Palestinian political and religious leader who founded Hamas, a significant political and militant organization in the Palestinian territories.
• Mohamed ElBaradei (b. 1942) - An Egyptian law scholar and diplomat who served as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for his efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes.