Abdelrahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi: From Arrest Rumors to Extradition “Demands”

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Although Lebanese media outlets and organizations have claimed that Lebanese authorities arrested Islamist Abdelrahman Youssef Al-Qaradawi in Lebanon, no official confirmation has yet been issued by the Lebanese authorities.

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According to the media, Lebanese security forces detained Abdelrahman Al-Qaradawi as he was returning from a visit to Syria to participate in a celebration marking the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime.

They stated that his detention was part of security coordination between Egypt and Lebanon, as he is wanted in Egypt on charges of violence and incitement to terrorism.

Following news of his arrest, Egyptian journalist Ahmed Moussa called on Lebanon to extradite Al-Qaradawi’s son, asserting that he is wanted by Egyptian justice and listed on Interpol as a key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Offensive Statements against Egypt and Gulf States

Al-Qaradawi’s son posted a video from Syria, where he was celebrating the fall of Al-Assad’s regime, in which he made offensive remarks about Egypt and several Gulf countries.

The Ministry of Information in the new Syrian administration distanced itself from his comments, emphasizing that the statements made by visitors and participants in Syrian media reflect their personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the Syrian government’s official stance.

In a statement reported by the SANA news agency, the ministry stressed that the official positions of the Syrian government are exclusively issued by official bodies and accredited channels affiliated with it.

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The video sparked widespread backlash, with journalists, activists, and social media users calling for his arrest and trial over his offensive remarks.

Al-Qaradawi’s son previously resided in Turkey and has been sentenced to multiple prison terms in Egypt on charges of “spreading false news” and “inciting to overthrow the regime.”

Is There an Extradition Agreement Between Lebanon and Egypt?

Since 1998, Egypt and Lebanon have signed a judicial agreement that outlines the conditions for extraditing criminals (repatriation) and transferring convicted persons, as well as the procedures and implications of these transfers. This agreement allows for the extradition of convicted individuals between the two countries, in addition to information sharing, promoting judicial delegation visits, and organizing training programs for workers in this field.

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It also ensures that citizens of both countries receive equal treatment in accessing legal rights, including filing lawsuits, lodging complaints, and having judicial rulings recognized by the other state. This agreement, initially valid for ten years, is automatically renewable for similar periods and aims to strengthen judicial and legal cooperation between the two nations.