Ali Pasha Mubarak - Early Life

Early Life

'Ali Mubarak was born in Birnbal al-Jididah in the Daqliyah Province in the Nile Delta in 1823. 'Ali Mubarak did not come from a wealthy family, however, he was a part of the Mashayikh family that was known to produce the local Qadi, Imam, and Khatib. The situation of his family would indicate that 'Ali Mubarak would pursue a career as a religious figure for his rural community. During his youth, 'Ali Mubarak studied at many different schools and worked for different government clerics.

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