Anwar al-Awlaki
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Imam Anwar al-Awlaki is a Muslim scholar who was born in New Mexico. His parents are from Yemen, where he lived for eleven years and received the early part of his Islamic education.[1] Imam Anwar al-Awlaki has served as an Imam in Colorado, California, and most recently in the Washington, D.C. area where he headed the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Centre and was also the Muslim Chaplain at George Washington University[2]. He migrated to Yemen and was banned from re-entering the United States despite having American citizenship.[3] He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, a M.A. in Education Leadership from San Diego State University and was working on a Doctorate degree in Human Resource Development at George Washington University before being denied re-entry into the United States.
On 31 August 2006, at the behest of the USA, Awlaki was arrested by the Yemeni secret police.[3] Six weeks later, on 17 October 2006, eight foreigners were also arrested with the cooperation of the CIA and the UK's MI5. Twelve additional people were also imprisoned across Yemen.[3]
Major works
Anwar al-Awlaki is reputed for holding many lectures some of which are available for download or available on CD.
- The Hereafter — 16 CDs
- Life of Muhammad — Makkan Period - 16 CDs
- Life of Muhammad — Medinan Period - 18 CDs
- Lives of the Prophets — 16 CDs
- Stories of Hadith — 5 CDs
- Abu Bakr as-Siddiq — His Life & Times - 11 CDs
- Umar ibn al-Khattāb — His Life & Times - 18 CDs
- An Explanation of The Six Constants of Jihad - 6 tapes (not available in the markets..)
Notes
- ^ "Attack on America: An Islamic Scholar's perspective". National Geographic News. 2001-11-28. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Imam Anwar Al Awlaki - A Leader in Need". Cageprisoners.com. 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c "Anwar al-Awlaki imprisoned". Islamic Awakening. 2006-11-06. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
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References
- "Understanding Ramadan: The muslim month of fasting". Washington Post. 2001-11-19. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
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External Links
- Anwar al-Awlaki Audio and Video Lectures
- www.BackToIslam.com
- Audio Lectures
- Imam Awlaki Blogspot
- Al-Basheer publications
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