Rashad Khalifa
Rashad Khalifa (Arabic: رشاد خليفة; November 19, 1935 – January 31, 1990) was an Egyptian-American biochemist, closely associated with the United Submitters International (USI), an organization which promotes the practice and study of Quran-only Islam. His teachings were opposed by Traditionalist Muslims and he was assassinated on January 31, 1990. He is also known for his claims regarding the existence of a Quran code, also known as The Number 19.
Doctor Rashad Khalifa | |
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رشاد خليفة | |
| Born | November 19, 1935 |
| Died | January 31, 1990 (aged 54) |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Nationality | Egyptian-American |
| Occupation | Biochemist |
| Known for | Mathematically analysing the Quran via computers and translating it |
| Movement | Quranism |
| Children | Sam Khalifa and Beth Bujarski |
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