Omar Abdel-Rahman
Islamic cleric and spiritual leader
Born
Died
2017
9 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Egypt
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An Islamic cleric played a significant role in the rise of extremist Islamist movements in Egypt and beyond. Abdicated conventional practices, advocating for a strict interpretation of Islam. Convicted in 1995 for conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism in the United States. Propagated ideologies through numerous speeches and writings, influencing terrorist groups. Detained in the U.S. for his involvement in a plot to bomb several New York City landmarks.
Convicted of conspiracy to commit terrorism
Spiritual leader of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad
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