Omar Abdel-Rahman 1938 – 2017
Biography
Omar Abdel-Rahman was born on May 3, 1938, in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. Throughout his life, he became a prominent religious leader and figured significantly in Islamic activist movements during the latter half of the twentieth century. His influence extended across communities and generations, shaping discussions on faith and social issues during a transformative period in the Middle East and beyond.
Abdel-Rahman’s leadership role within Al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya positioned him as a notable figure in religious and political discourse. His teachings and writings reached many followers who sought his spiritual guidance and perspective on contemporary matters affecting Muslim communities worldwide.
On February 18, 2017, Abdel-Rahman passed away at the Federal Medical Center in Butner at the age of 78, with diabetes being the cause of his death. His passing marked the end of a life that had deeply influenced those around him and left a lasting impression on religious and political thought during his era. He is remembered by those whose lives he touched and whose faith he helped shape.
