Erdoğan offers his condolences over death of Muslim cleric Qaradawi
Offering his condolences in a phone call with Qaradawi's son Abdul Rahman Yusuf, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi displayed the "most beautiful example" of how a Muslim should live, and that the late scholar never compromised on what he believed in throughout his life.
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- Published Date: 03:49 | 26 September 2022
- Modified Date: 04:15 | 26 September 2022
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan offered his condolences in a phone call with Qaradawi's son Abdul Rahman Yusuf, according to the presidency.
Erdogan said Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi displayed the "most beautiful example" of how a Muslim should live, and that the late scholar never compromised on what he believed in throughout his life.
Yusuf, for his part, thanked Erdoğan and noted that a commemorative event would be held in Istanbul next week.
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