Muqtada al-Sadr
Iraqi Shia scholar, politician and militia leader (born 1974)
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Summary
Muqtada al-Sadr was born on August 4, 1974[1], in Najaf[2]. He has worked as an ulema[3], politician[4], and theologian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,434 views/month, #6,600 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr[7]
- Country of citizenship: Iraq[8]
- Educated at: Najaf Seminary[9], Qom Hawza[10]
- Award received: Time 100[11], honorary doctorate[12]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Member of political party: Sadrist Movement[15]
- Commons category: Muqtada al-Sadr[16]
- Honorific prefix: Hujjat al-Islam[17], Sayyid[18]
- Residence: Najaf[19]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Mahdi Army[20], Promised Day Brigades[21], Peace Companies[22]
- Family name: Sadr[23]
- Relative: Jaafar al-Sadr[24]
- Student of: Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr[25], Kazem al-Haeri[26]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[28]
- Nickname: الصدر[29]
- Military unit: Mahdi Army[30]
Why It Matters
Muqtada al-Sadr has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Muqtada al-Sadr born?
Muqtada al-Sadr was born in Najaf[2].
Who were Muqtada al-Sadr's parents?
Muqtada al-Sadr's father was Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr[7].
What did Muqtada al-Sadr do for work?
Muqtada al-Sadr worked as an ulema[3], politician[4], and theologian[5].
Where did Muqtada al-Sadr go to school?
Muqtada al-Sadr was educated at Najaf Seminary[9] and Qom Hawza[10].
What awards did Muqtada al-Sadr receive?
Honors received include Time 100[11] and honorary doctorate[12].