Mohamed Yousri Salama

Mohamed Yousri Salama
Born 1 October 1974
Alexandria, Egypt
Died 24 March 2013 (aged 38)
Alexandria, Egypt
Nationality Egyptian
Occupation Dentist, writer

Mohamed Yousri Salama (Arabic: محمد يسري سلامة‎, 1 October 1974 – 24 March 2013) was an Egyptian politician, writer and activist.

Early life and education

Salama 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

Salama 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 and became one of its founding members.[8][9][10] In addition, Salama was one of the senior figures of the party and a member of its supreme body.[4]

Works

Salama 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.[11]

Death and funeral

Salama 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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". Ahram Online. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kortam, Hend (27 March 2013). "Profile: On the life and death of Mohamed Yousry Salama". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Enein, Ahmad Aboul (24 March 2013). "Mohamed Yousry Salama passes away". Daily News. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Dostour member Mohamed Yousry Salama dies at 39". Egypt Independent. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Late activist's wife discusses fellow Salafis' criticism of her husband". Egypt Independent. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Attalah, Lina (27 March 2013). "Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". MSN. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Howeidy, Amira (1 October 2012). "Egypt's political coalitions and new parties: A guide". Ahram Online. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Al Dostour (Constitution Party)". Carnegie Endowment. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
  10. ↑ Howeidy, Amira (27 September – 3 October 2012). "What's in a name?". Al Ahram Weekly 1116. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  11. ↑ "Copts after 25th of January". Al Mesbar Studies and Research Center. Retrieved 25 March 2013.