Born 1950, Jerusalem
Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Shari’a, University of Jordan, Amman, 1973
Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, 2006–
Director and Preacher, Al-Aqsa Mosque, 1986–
Member, Waqf Council, 1987–1990
Member, Secretary, Higher Islamic Council, 1986– 
Member, boards of directors, numerous foundations and organizations
Awarded Jerusalem Prize by the PA Ministry of Culture, 2004     
Recipient of numerous medals, including from President Arafat