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Hamza Yusuf is a teacher from Washington, United States. Scholar and professor specialized in Islam, known for being one of the most influential Islamic scholars in the Western world. He was originally a convert from Greek Orthodox Christianity and became a Sunni Muslim. He founded Zaytuna College in the city of Berkley, California.
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Hamza Yusuf was born in Washington, United States on Friday, January 1, 1960. Hamza is currently 64 years old. He was born in 1960s, in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation, and in the Year of the Rat.
His birth flower is Carnation and birthstone is Garnet.
In 1977 he had a near-death experience. That, coupled with his study of the Qur’an, convinced him to convert to Islam. He soon moved to Norwich, England, to study directly under a Scottish convert whom he admired. In 1979 he moved to United Arab Emirates to study Sharia. In 1984 he publicly distanced himself from his Scottish mentor for academic reasons and moved to Northern Africa to study Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. In 1996 he founded Zaytuna Institute, which was first created to revive the traditional studies and sciences of Islam. It became a fully accredited 4-year Muslim liberal arts college under the name Zaytuna College in 2010.
| Name: | Hamza Yusuf |
| Known As: | Teacher |
| Birth Date: | January 1, 1960 |
| Birthplace: | Washington, United States |
| Current Age: | 64 years old |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
| Generation: | Baby Boomers Generation |
Hamza Yusuf is a member of famous people who are known for being a Teacher, celebrities who are 64 years old, was born in January, in the year 1960. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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