Mufti Menk: 5 facts to know about Islamic scholar who married at age 19

Mufti Menk is a one of the leading global Islamic scholars.

Menk was named one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Jordan in 2013, 2014 and 2017.

However, he has been the subject of many controversies during his career, resulting in him being banned in countries such as Singapore and Denmark. Below are five important facts to know about Menk.

1. He was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Mozambique. He is an African.

2. He is loved by Muslims, Christians and, even, atheists.

3. He was born in 1975. That means he is 49 years old.

4. One amazing thing about Mufti Menk is that he married at the young age of nineteen (19)! Maa shaa Allah!

5. He has ten children (eight daughters and two sons) and three grandchildren.

©Adejare Ibrahim