Mustafa Alish Hadzhi (born 31 March 1962) is an Islamic scholar, author, and the current Grand Mufti of Bulgaria.[1][2][3] He was listed in The 500 Most Influential Muslims, compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.[4][5][6]
Mustafa Alish Hadzhi | |
|---|---|
| Grand Mufti of Bulgaria | |
| In office 2005 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 31 March 1962 |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Alma mater | New Bulgarian University |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Muslim leader | |
Early life
editMustafa Hadzhi born in Draginovo in the region of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Mustafa Hadzhi reelected grand mufti of Bulgaria". Bulgarian National Radio. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Bulgaria". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Mustafa Hadzhi Wins Court Battle for Chief Mufti in Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". www.novinite.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Mustafa Alish Hadzhi". The Muslim 500. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Leviev-Sawyer, Clive (2016-01-24). "Bulgaria's Muslims re-elect Chief Mufti amid long-standing controversy". The Sofia Globe. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Muslim Denomination in Bulgaria (Chief Mufti's Office in the Republic of Bulgaria)" (PDF).
- ^ "Delegation, Led by Grand Mufti Mustafa Hadzhi, Meets with Pope Francis in Vatican". www.bta.bg. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Bulgarian Muslims Victimized after Burgas Terrorist Attack - Chief Mufti - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". www.novinite.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Grand Mufti Dr. Mustafa Hadzhi: Upbringing of the children is a right and an obligation of their parents". grandmufti.bg. Retrieved 2023-10-30.