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Maajid Nawaz was born in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom on November 2, 1977. Maajid Nawaz is credited as a politician, essayist and human rights defender. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes SOAS, University of London. Notable works include Radical: My Journey out of Islamist Extremism.
My Take
Maajid Nawaz has one of the most extraordinary personal arcs I've encountered. A former member of the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir who walked away to become a human rights advocate and author, he documented that transformation unflinchingly in 'Radical.' I trust people who refuse to hide their pasts, and renouncing a world you once lived inside takes a rare kind of courage. He's controversial, no doubt, and his radio commentary divided audiences. But the willingness to confront one's own former extremism and argue against it publicly is, to me, a profound act of integrity. People who can admit error and change command my respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maajid Nawaz
- Name (Japanese)
- マージド・ナワズ
- Reading
- まーじど・なわず
- Born
- November 2, 1977 (age 48)
- Origin
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- politician / essayist / human rights defender / political activist / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
2. Background
- University
- SOAS, University of London
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Radical: My Journey out of Islamist Extremism |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://maajidnawaz.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/maajidnawaz/
- Xhttps://x.com/MaajidNawaz
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maajid%20Nawaz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6721039
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Maajid Nawaz born?
Maajid Nawaz was born on November 2, 1977 and is 48 years old.
Where is Maajid Nawaz from?
Maajid Nawaz is from Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
What does Maajid Nawaz do?
Maajid Nawaz works as politician, essayist, human rights defender, political activist, writer.
Where did Maajid Nawaz study?
Maajid Nawaz attended SOAS, University of London.
What is Maajid Nawaz known for?
Maajid Nawaz's notable works include Radical: My Journey out of Islamist Extremism.
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