Zuhayli was born in the Syrian town of Dair Atiah, north of Damascus, to a father who was a farmer by occupation | Personalized content and ads include things like more relevant results and recommendations, a customized YouTube homepage, and ads that are tailored to your interests |
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Zuhayli studied sharia in the University of Damascus for six years, graduating in 1952 at the top of his class | " Since 1963 he has taught at Damascus University where he has been professor since 1975 |
" Since 1963 he has taught at Damascus University where he has been professor since 1975.
20He was a former imam and preacher at the Othman Mosque in Damascus and currently is summer preacher a | Zuhayli's erudite understanding of Islamic law caused him to be chosen to design the curriculum of Damascus University's College of Sharia in the late 1960s |
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In 1963, he received his doctorate with honors in law with a major in Islamic sharia, his thesis was "The Influences of War on Islamic Jurisprudence: A comparative study including the eight schools of Islamic law and secular international law | He is also a well known religious preacher in the Islamic world, appearing frequently on television and radio programs; he also frequently appears in the Arab press |