Mohamed Yousri Salama

Egyptian politician, writer and activist (1974–2013)

Dentist
Writer

Mohamed Yousri Salama (Arabic: محمد يسري سلامة; 1 October 1974 – 24 March 2013) was an Egyptian politician, writer and activist.

Early life and education

Salama was born in Alexandria on 1 October 1974.^[1] He was the son of a professor of literature at Alexandria University, and his mother was a poet.^[2] He studied dentistry.^[3] He also studied theology in Alexandria.^[4] His teachers were Salafi preachers, including Mohamed Ismail Al Moqadem, who has a tolerant approach.^[4]

Career

Salama began to work as a dentist in his own clinic.^[2] However, he left the job and worked as a researcher and translator at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Manuscript Centre.^[1]^[5] He joined politics during the Egyptian revolution in 2011.^[6] After the revolution, he became a member and spokesperson of the Salafist Nour Party.^[7] He left the party due to disagreements in August 2011.^[3] Then he joined the liberal Constitution Party led by Mohamed ElBaradei becoming one of its founding members.^[8]^[9] In addition, Salama was one of the senior figures of the party and a member of its supreme body.^[4]

Works

Salama published several books. He also wrote for several Egyptian newspapers, including Al Shorouk, Al Masry Al Youm and Al Dostour.^[1] In addition, his articles were published as book chapters. One of his articles published in August 2012 deals with the relationships between Copts and Salafists in the Egyptian context.^[10]

Death and funeral

Salama died of stomach disease at the age of 38 on 24 March 2013 in Alexandria.^[3]^[6] His funeral was held in Alexandria on 25 March 2013.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". Ahram Online. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c Hend Kortam (27 March 2013). "Profile: On the life and death of Mohamed Yousry Salama". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c Ahmad Aboul Enein (24 March 2013). "Mohamed Yousry Salama passes away". Daily News. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Dostour member Mohamed Yousry Salama dies at 39". Egypt Independent. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ "Late activist's wife discusses fellow Salafis' criticism of her husband". Egypt Independent. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
^ ^a ^b Lina Attalah (27 March 2013). "Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
^ "Egypt mourns Mohamed Yousri Salama". MSN. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Amira Howeidy (1 October 2012). "Egypt's political coalitions and new parties: A guide". Ahram Online. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
^ Amira Howeidy (27 September – 3 October 2012). "What's in a name?". Al Ahram Weekly. 1116. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012.
^ "Copts after 25th of January". Al Mesbar Studies and Research Center. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.