Sheikh Shukri Al-Lahfi

Knowing God Sheikh Shukri Al-Lahfi - may God have mercy on him - was born in Damascus in 1920 AD - 1338 AH approximately, and God’s providence overshadowed him in the harsh conditions in which he grew up. With the mediation of his condition, he was eager to learn, and the Lord Almighty instilled in his heart the love of the Qur’an, so he completed memorizing it at the age of nine. He was talented, so he learned the art Calligraphy and drawing, and rose in the ladder of knowledge until he became a teacher, then a director, then he rose in positions. He was known for his asceticism, humility, and love for helping people. He died in Damascus on Saturday, Shawwal 2, 1436 AH.