Omar Al Mokhtar (Lion of the Desert)

place for such scholars, writers, and educators, who were in charge of educating prominent Muslim students and preparing them to carry the everlasting Message of Islam. These students were later sent to various tribes in Libya and around Africa to teach people about the principles of Islam. 'Umar spent eight years in al-Jaghbubi institute learning about all the different types of Islamic knowledge, such as Islamic jurisprudence, Ahadith and Tafsir (Interpretation of the Qur'an). Some of the most prominent of his Shaikhs were az- Zarwali al-Maghribi, al-Jawani, the great scholar Imam Falih bin Muhammad bin 'Abdillah al-Dhahiri al-Madani. They witnessed his talent and aptitude, his sound character and his love for da'wah to Islam. He was known for his seriousness, firmness, and patience. His virtues drew the attention of both his teachers and fellow students. 9Annaba Béja Tunis Jendouba tania cily ALY Scusse Valletta SO Kri Omar al Mokhtar GERIA Medenine Tatacuing Zewarsh Tripo AIXIN afran Soul Actively Susah Darnal Jebral Sid Barangi Lion of the Desert Ghadamis Al Qaryah ash Sharqiyah Hün Waddin SURT Marsa al Buraygah AJDABIYA Ja Al Jaghbub TUBRUQ Siwah Azi AL JUFRAH MURZUO D Gla Al Qatrün Tazirbü AL KUFRAH EGYE
Introduction haikh 'Umar al-Mukhtar was born of righteous parents in 1862 (or as it has been said in 1858). His father Mukhtar bin 'Umar was from the tribe of al-Manfat, and he was born in al-Batnan in the al- Jabal al-Akhdar region. He was brought up in a house that was full of dignity and generosity, surrounded by the high-mindedness of the true Muslims and their sublime character, which they inherited from the teachings of the Sannusi Movement, based upon the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger. His father died on his journey to Makkah to perform the obligation of Hajj. However, before his death, he entrusted his companion, Ahmad al-Ghariyani (a brother of the Shaikh of the Jenzur Zawiyah, a Sufi 7
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