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Murad Wilfried Hofmann
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Hofmann in Berlin
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| German Ambassador to Algeria | |
| In office 1987–1990 |
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| German Ambassador to Morocco | |
| In office 1990–1994 |
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| Director for Information at NATO | |
| In office 1983–1987 |
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| Born | 1931 Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany |
| Died | 13 January 2020 (aged 88–89) Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
Murad Wilfried Hofmann (1931 – 13 January 2020) was a German diplomat and author. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He wrote several books about Islam, including Journey to Makkah (ISBN: 0-915957-85-X) and Islam: The Alternative (ISBN: 0-915957-71-X). Many of his writings explored Islam's role in Western countries, especially after the events of September 11. He also signed "A Common Word Between Us and You", a letter from Islamic scholars to Christian leaders, asking for peace and understanding.
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Who Was Murad Wilfried Hofmann?
Murad Wilfried Hofmann was a well-known German diplomat and writer. He was born in 1931 and passed away in 2020. He is remembered for his important work in diplomacy and his books about Islam.
Early Life and Education
Hofmann was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany. He came from a family that enjoyed learning and discussing ideas. He went on to study at Harvard University in the United States.
His Journey to Islam
Even though he grew up Catholic, Hofmann decided to become a Muslim in 1980. This decision caused some discussion because he held important positions in the German government. He became interested in Islam after seeing the Algerian War of Independence. This was a fight for Algeria to become free from French rule. He also admired Islamic art and had questions about some Christian teachings.
A Career in Diplomacy
Hofmann worked for the German Foreign Service from 1961 to 1994. This means he helped Germany deal with other countries. He first worked in Algeria, focusing on nuclear defense issues.
Later, he became the Director of Information for NATO in Brussels from 1983 to 1987. NATO is a group of countries that work together for defense. After that, he served as Germany's Ambassador to Algeria from 1987 to 1990. Then, he was the Ambassador to Morocco from 1990 to 1994. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat representing their country in another nation.
Hofmann was also an important advisor to the Central Council of Muslims in Germany.
See also
- List of converts to Islam
- Islam in Europe
- Muhammad Asad
