About
Iraqi born Palestinian politician who was a member of the Supreme Muslim Council in Jerusalem during the 1980s. He also served as the Palestinian Authority Minister for Jerusalem Affairs.
Before Fame
He traveled the Arab world and studied in Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus.
Trivia
He was at one time considered to be a potential leader of the Palestinian people and he founded and became chairman of the Arab Studies Society in 1979.
Family Life
His father was a military commander.
Associated With
He was a Palestinian political leader much like Yasser Arafat.