Abu Hamza al-Masri

Preacher, Person

1958 –

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Who is Abu Hamza al-Masri?

Mustafa Kamel Mustafa, also known as Abu Hamza al-Masri, or simply Abu Hamza, is an Egyptian-born convict and former imam, who has preached Islamic fundamentalism and militant Islamism, or jihadism. He was imprisoned in the United Kingdom in 2004 and was extradited to the United States on 5 October 2012 where he will face charges of supporting al-Qaeda, aiding a kidnapping in Yemen and plotting to open a training camp for militants in the United States.

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Born
Apr 15, 1958
Alexandria
Also known as
  • Mustafa Kamel Mustafa
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Islam
  • Salafi movement
  • Sunni Islam
Nationality
  • Egypt
Profession
Education
  • University of Brighton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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