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Born on April 15, 1958, Abu Hamza al-Masri is from Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Abu Hamza al-Masri is credited as a civil engineer and preacher. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Brighton.
My Take
Abu Hamza is a genuinely uncomfortable figure to write about, and I think it would be dishonest to soften that. Here was a man trained as a civil engineer at the University of Brighton, someone schooled in the cold logic of structures, who ended up preaching radical sermons in London. What I find worth examining is not anything to praise but the troubling question of how a rational, technically educated mind drifts toward extremism. His story is a study in how ideology can capture intellect. We shouldn't look away from such people; we should keep asking how they got there.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Abu Hamza al-Masri
- Name (Japanese)
- アブ・ハムザ・アル＝マスリ
- Reading
- あぶ・はむざ・ある＝ますり
- Born
- April 15, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
- Occupation
- civil engineer / engineer / preacher
2. Background
- University
- University of Brighton
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu%20Hamza%20al-Masri
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q335075
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Abu Hamza al-Masri born?
Born April 15, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Abu Hamza al-Masri from?
Abu Hamza al-Masri is from Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
What does Abu Hamza al-Masri do?
Abu Hamza al-Masri works as civil engineer, engineer, preacher.