Mustafa Amin was an Egyptian columnist and journalist who enjoyed a great deal of popularity in the Arab world.
12 Facts About Mustafa Amin
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Mustafa Amin and his twin brother Ali Amin were born in Cairo, where their father was a lawyer.
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Mustafa Amin made magazines for his family, neighbours, and schools since early childhood, and began reporting for the Cairo newspapers and magazines in 1928.
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Mustafa Amin had a column in the weekly Akher Saa magazine by the time of graduation from the AUC in 1934.
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However, in 1965 as Egypt developed closer relations with the Soviet Union, Amin was found to be in contact with American secret agent Bruce Odell, as documented by American ambassador Lucius D Battle.
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Mustafa Amin was arrested by Egyptian authorities and accused of treason.
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Mustafa Amin then returned to journalism, serving as editor of Akhbar Elyom.
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Mustafa Amin lectured in journalism at Cairo University and the American University of Cairo.
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Mustafa Amin founded the charity Lailat al-Qadar, raising millions of pounds from donations, to pay medical expenses and provide business assistance for the poor.
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Mustafa and Ali Amin encouraged the celebration of Mother's Day in Egypt.
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Mustafa Amin continued writing up until his death in 13 April 1997.
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Mustafa Amin married Izis Tantawi and had 2 daughters, Ratiba and Safia.