Rafik Habib
| Rafik Habib | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rafik Samuel Habib 1959 (age 54–55) 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 is a researcher and analyst on current matters in Egyptian social and political matters.[1][3] His is also an author, and director of the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS).[2]
In July 2011 he was appointed deputy chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party.[4][5] However, in December 2012, he announced that he planned to withdraw from political life, becoming 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.[6]
Background
Habib was born in 1959 in Minya, Upper Egypt.[7] His father, Samuel Habib, was an evangelical pastor and served as President of the Evangelical Denomination in Egypt from 1980 to 1997.[7]
In 1982 Habib graduated from the Faculty of Arts, the department of Psychology at Cairo University.[8] In 1988 he received his PhD. in psychology from Ain Shams University.[7][8]
He was accused by Pope Shenouda of being "an insurgent Protestant."[1]
His first interaction with the Muslim Brotherhood was in 1989, when he began researching Islamist movements.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Coptic FJP leader and presidential advisor quits political life – Politics – Egypt". Ahram Online. 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.
- ↑ Hendawi, Hamza (October 12, 2012). "Egyptian army moves to restore order after deadly protests over constitutional crisis". Vancouversun.com. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Rafik Habib: On Sharia, State, and Christianity". A sense of belonging. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Egyptian Islamic Group – An interview with professor: Rafiq Habib". Egyig. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ↑ Bradley Hope. "A Coptic Christian's reasons for backing the Muslim Brotherhood". The National. Retrieved December 8, 2012.