Rafik Habib
| Rafik Habib | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rafik Samuel Habib 1959 (age 56–57) Minya, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Alma mater |
Cairo University Ain Shams University |
| Occupation | Researcher, activist, author, and politician |
| Religion | Christian |
Rafik Habib (born in 1959) is a Christian (Evangelical) Egyptian researcher, activist, author, and politician.[1][2] He studies and analyzes of modern Egyptian society and politics.[1][3] His is also director of the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS).[2]
Biography
Habib was born in 1959 in Minya, Upper Egypt.[4] His father, Samuel Habib, was an evangelical pastor and served as President of the Evangelical Denomination in Egypt from 1980 to 1997.[4] In 1982 Habib graduated from the Faculty of Arts, the department of Psychology at Cairo University.[5] In 1988 he received his PhD. in psychology from Ain Shams University.[4][5]
He was accused by Pope Shenouda of being "an insurgent Protestant."[1]
In July 2011 he was appointed deputy chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party.[6][7] His first interaction with the Muslim Brotherhood was in 1989, when he began researching Islamist movements.[8] He resigned in December 2012, one of several advisers to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to resign in the midst of the 2012 Egyptian protests.[3] Habib had been Morsi's only Coptic Christian adviser.[9]
References
- 1 2 3 Peter E. Makari (2007). Conflict & Cooperation: Christian-Muslim Relations in Contemporary Egypt. Syracuse University Press. p. 133. ISBN 978-0-8156-3144-6. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- 1 2 Mohammad Hassan Khalil (January 2013). Between Heaven and Hell: Islam, Salvation, and the Fate of Others. Oxford University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-19-994541-2. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- 1 2 "Coptic FJP leader and presidential advisor quits political life – Politics – Egypt". Ahram Online. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Rafik Habib: On Sharia, State, and Christianity". A sense of belonging. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- 1 2 "Egyptian Islamic Group – An interview with professor: Rafiq Habib". Egyig. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Elizabeth Iskander (May 31, 2012). Sectarian Conflict in Egypt: Coptic Media, Identity and Representation. Routledge. pp. 183–. ISBN 978-0-415-69578-7. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Bradley Hope. "Morsi defends actions, calls for national dialogue meeting". The National. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Bradley Hope. "A Coptic Christian's reasons for backing the Muslim Brotherhood". The National. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Hendawi, Hamza (October 12, 2012). "Egyptian army moves to restore order after deadly protests over constitutional crisis". Vancouversun.com. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
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