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Muhammad Husayn Haykal, born on 20th August 1888, was a well known journalist, writer and politician of the land of Pyramids, Egypt. To add to his credits, he was also a Minister of Education. With his works and point of views, he brought about abundant changes in the culture, opinion and scientific research of Egypt.
Life of Muhammad Husayn Haykal
In the Egyptian city, Mansoura, Muhammad Husayn Haykal took birth. After completing his B.A. in Law in the year 1909, he started off with his Juris Doctor from Sorbonne University. He received the degree in 1912 and then returned to his land. For a complete 10 years Muhammad Husayn Haykal worked as a lawyer, before he chose to become a journalist.
The newspaper ‘Al Siyasa’ selected him as the editor-in-chief as well as its advisor. Muhammad Husayn Haykal tasted politics when he was nominated as the Minister of State, followed by the status of Minister of Education. He brought about numerous changes in the educational sphere, during his phase of being the Minister of Education. In addition, he was also appointed as the Speaker of the Senate. After attaining immense success in his entire lifetime, he met his death in 1956.
Works of Muhammad Husayn Haykal
Muhammad Husayn Haykal takes pride in writing the first modern novel of Egypt in 1914, named Zeinab. After his first novel, Haykal indulged himself completely in writing two volumes on Jean Jacques Rousseau. He wrote a biography on Prophet Muhammad in 1933 and named it The Life of Muhammad.
Some of his other popular creations are The Islamic Empire and Sacred Places (1964), Memories on Egyptian Politics (1951-53), Biographies of Egyptian and Western Personalities (1929) and Faith, Knowledge and Philosophy (1964). His book ‘The Life of Muhammad’, printed in three editions, is considered as his best work. The three books which show his excellent understanding of emotions are ‘My Son’, ’10 Days in Sudan’ and ‘In the House of Revelation’.
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