Kamil al-Husseini
Kamil al-Husseini ( Arabic كامل الحسيني; * February 23, 1867 ; † March 31, 1921 in Jerusalem ) was a Sunni religious leader and Grand Mufti of Jerusalem from 1908 until his death .
Life
Al-Husseini was the son of Mohammed Tahir al-Husseini, the first Jerusalem Grand Mufti; when his father died in 1908, he succeeded him in the office. Unlike his father, during the time of the British mandate he sought a compromise with the British and the Zionists , with whose deputies he met. The British authorities appointed him chairman of the court of appeal and later director of the Waqf High Committee.
After his death, his half-brother Mohammed Amin al-Husseini was appointed Grand Mufti.
Web links
- Al-Husseini, Kamel (None – 1921). In: Palestinian Personalities ( PASSIA ). (English).
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| SURNAME | Husseini, Kamil al- |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Sunni religious leader |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 23, 1867 |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 31, 1921 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Jerusalem |