Hijazi Muhammad Yusuf Sharif (,10 June 1956 â 17 March 2025), better known by his nickname Abu Ishaq al-Huwayni, was an Egyptian Islamic preacher and scholar. A prominent scholar in the field of Hadith, he authored several books and appeared on several Islamic TV shows on several channels such as Al-Nas, Al-Rahma and Al-Hekma.
Al-Huwayni was born on 10 June 1956, in the village of Huwain, in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate.
Al-Huwayni was raised in a household of righteousness and virtue . His father was a devout man who loved his religion and revered its laws . As al-Huwayni himself recounted, his father was known for fasting frequently and praying at night. He was also highly respected among the people of the village, who regarded him as their elder. His counsel was often sought in resolving disputes and conflicts among them.
He began seeking knowledge at the age of eleven and attended the lessons of Sheikh Muhammad Najib Al-MutiâÂÂi in Shafi'i jurisprudence.
He graduated from the Faculty of Al-Alsun, Spanish Department, ranking first in his class every year except for the final year, in which he ranked second.
He stayed in Al-Mustafa Library for a long time, striving in the pursuit of knowledge. He would seek it during the day and work at night to support himself. He traveled to Jordan to seek knowledge from Al-Albani and is considered among his earliest students.
Some people controversially claimed that he said "a woman's face is like her genitals," but these words are out of their context, as he was talking about hijab and what should be covered.
He died on 17 March 2025, at the age of 68. He is regarded by Muslim devotees as a prominent scholar in the field of hadith and is known for his efforts in calling people to Islam and guiding them to the teachings of the religion.