Historical FigureEgyptian1957 – 1996
Abu Obaida al-Banshiri
Co-founder of al-Qaeda, military strategist
Biography
Egyptian military commander and co-founder of al-Qaeda who served as the organization's military chief. He died in 1996 in a boating accident in Lake Victoria.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Egyptian
Born
1957
Died
1996
Thinking about the name
Abu
Arabic origin
“Meaning 'father of' in Arabic, Abu is traditionally used as a prefix in Arabic naming conventions, though sometimes given as a standalone name. It carries paternal dignity and respect, grounding the bearer in family legacy and Islamic tradition.”