Mohamed Yousri Salama (Arabic: محمد يسري سلامة; 1 October 1974 – 24 March 2013) was an Egyptian politician, writer and activist.
Mohamed Yousri Salama | |
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| Born | 1 October 1974 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Died | 24 March 2013 (aged 38) Alexandria, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
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Early life and education
editSalama was born in Alexandria on 1 October 1974.[1] He was the son of a professor of literature at Alexandria University, and his mother was a poet.[2] He studied dentistry.[3] He also studied theology in Alexandria.[4] His teachers were Salafi preachers, including Mohamed Ismail Al Moqadem, who has a tolerant approach.[4]
Career
editSalama began to work as a dentist in his own clinic.[2] However, he left the job and worked as a researcher and translator at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Manuscript Centre.[1][5] He joined politics during the Egyptian revolution in 2011.[6] After the revolution, he became a member and spokesperson of the Salafist Nour Party.[7] He left the party due to disagreements in August 2011.[3] Then he joined the liberal Constitution Party led by Mohamed ElBaradei becoming one of its founding members.[8][9] In addition, Salama was one of the senior figures of the party and a member of its supreme body.[4]
Works
editSalama published several books. He also wrote for several Egyptian newspapers, including Al Shorouk, Al Masry Al Youm and Al Dostour.[1] In addition, his articles were published as book chapters. One of his articles published in August 2012 deals with the relationships between Copts and Salafists in the Egyptian context.[10]
Death and funeral
editSalama died of stomach disease at the age of 38 on 24 March 2013 in Alexandria.[3][6] His funeral was held in Alexandria on 25 March 2013.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". Ahram Online. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ a b c Hend Kortam (27 March 2013). "Profile: On the life and death of Mohamed Yousry Salama". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ a b c Ahmad Aboul Enein (24 March 2013). "Mohamed Yousry Salama passes away". Daily News. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ a b c "Dostour member Mohamed Yousry Salama dies at 39". Egypt Independent. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ "Late activist's wife discusses fellow Salafis' criticism of her husband". Egypt Independent. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ a b Lina Attalah (27 March 2013). "Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". MSN. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Amira Howeidy (1 October 2012). "Egypt's political coalitions and new parties: A guide". Ahram Online. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Amira Howeidy (27 September – 3 October 2012). "What's in a name?". Al Ahram Weekly. 1116. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012.
- ^ "Copts after 25th of January". Al Mesbar Studies and Research Center. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.