Sheikh Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini, a renowned Salafi scholar, passed away at the age of 69 in Qatar after suffering a stroke.

Sheikh Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini, a renowned figure within the Salafi community, has passed away in Qatar after suffering a stroke on Monday.

His son, Hatem Al-Huwaini, confirmed that he was hospitalised but later passed away due to his deteriorating health. 

He also annouced that the funeral prayer will take place at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque after the Asr prayer on Wednesday, followed by the burial at Mesaimeer Cemetery.

The news of his death has left a profound impact on his followers, who took to social media to share tributes and memories of the influential scholar.

Al-Huwaini, who was 69 at the time of his death, was known for his deep commitment to Islamic teachings and his guidance on religious matters.

His passing is seen as a substantial loss to both his followers and the broader Salafi community, who regard his contributions to Islamic scholarship as pivotal.

Who was Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini?

Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini, born Hegazy Mohamed Youssef Sherif in 1955 in the village of Huwin, was a prominent Salafi scholar in Egypt.

Known for his Islamic preaching, he hosted the programme “Fadfada” on Al-Nas TV and oversaw Al-Rahma TV, contributing significantly to Islamic education through his lectures and religious programmes.

Al-Huwaini dedicated his life to studying and teaching Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and creed (Aqeedah). He was particularly renowned for his expertise in Hadith science, where he focused on verifying texts and studying chains of narration, following the methodologies of leading Hadith scholars.

He also played an active role in the media, presenting lessons and lectures that helped spread Hadith knowledge widely. Despite his focus on teaching, he was not removed from internal debates within Salafism, offering critical views on ijtihad (independent reasoning) and the understanding of texts.

Abu Ishaq Al-Huwaini’s legacy lives on through his teachings, writings, and the impact he had on both religious and academic circles.