Amin al-Husayni

Mohammad Amin al-Husayni (ca. 1895-July 4, 1974, ???? ???????, alternatively known as al-Husseini, el-Husseini, Al-Hajj Amin or Haj Amin), was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim religious leader. A member of Jerusalem's most prominent family, his most important positions were as Mufti of Jerusalem and President of the Supreme Muslim Council.

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1895 - July 4 - 1974 - Palestinian - Arab - Muslim - Jerusalem - Mufti - Supreme Muslim Council

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Known as the "Grand Mufti of Jerusalem", he received this title in 1921 after the death of his father (the Mufti of Jerusalem) under the auspices of the then High Commissioner, Sir Herbert Samuel.

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1921 - Herbert Samuel

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He played a major role in Arab resistance to Zionist political ambitions in the British Mandate of Palestine and recruiting Muslims to fight in the German army during World War II. Al-Husayni was very close to many leading Nazis and conducted radio broadcasts and recruitment operations on their behalf during the war.

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Arab - Zionist - British Mandate of Palestine - German - World War II - Nazi - Radio - Broadcast

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