The Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Tawakkol Karman, expressed her condolences on the passing of the renowned Egyptian intellectual, Dr. Mohammed Al-Jawadi, who was commonly referred to as the "Father of History".

Dr. Al-Jawadi passed away at the age of 65 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

In a statement on social media, Karman highlighted that Dr. Al-Jawadi was a multi-faceted intellectual who possessed a wealth of knowledge in areas such as medicine, history, language, criticism, and politics. This vast knowledge base made him an exceptional professor, an encyclopedic scholar, and a gifted orator. Moreover, Dr. Al-Jawadi was known for his unwavering principles and fearlessly speaking the truth, even in the face of an unjust coup, without being swayed by any temptations or deterred by the potential consequences.

Dr. Al-Jawadi was a professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Cairo University, where he taught for over 30 years. He was a prolific writer and researcher, authoring several books on the history of medicine and philosophy. He was also a regular contributor to various newspapers and magazines, where he shared his insights on politics, literature, and culture.

Dr. Al-Jawadi's death has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes from his colleagues, students, and admirers. Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and share their memories of the late scholar. Dr. Al-Jawadi's legacy, as a distinguished intellectual and historian, is sure to live on, inspiring future generations of scholars and intellectuals.