Muhammad Asad
Born in 1900
Muhammad Asad (born Leopold Weiss) was an Austrian-born writer, journalist, linguist, and diplomat who converted from Judaism to Islam.
Born in 1900, he traveled extensively through the Middle East and South Asia, working as a correspondent and later serving as Pakistan's ambassador to the UN. Asad's journey to Islam began during his travels, leading to his conversion in 1926.
He authored several influential works on Islam, including a translation of the Quran.
Asad's life was marked by intellectual curiosity, spiritual exploration, and dedication to Islamic thought.
He passed away in 1992 in Spain, leaving a lasting impact on Islamic scholarship in the 20th century.
