Safwat Hegazi صفوت حجازي | |
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| Born | 11 April 1963 |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Alma mater | Alexandria University |
| Occupation(s) | Imam politician |
Safwat Hegazi (sometimes written Safwat Hijazi; Arabic: صفوت حجازى, IPA: [ˈsˤɑfwɑt ħeˈɡæːzi]; born 11 April 1963) is an Egyptian imam and television preacher who is on the list of "Individuals banned from the UK for stirring up hatred".[1] A supporter of Mohamed Morsi, he was arrested after the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état.[2]
- ^ Edwards, Richard (May 5, 2009). "Extremists banned from Britain named by Home Office". The Telegraph. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ "Prosecution orders arrest of leading Brotherhood members". Ahram Online. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.