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Hakim Family

The Hakim family
Ethnicity Iraqi
Current region Najaf, Iraq

The Hakim family is a prominent family of Shiite Islam scholars who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad. Their scholarly involvement has revolved around Iraq for centuries. The family faced extensive persecution and executions at the hand of Saddam Hussein's government, yet it maintains a prominent role in Iraq and the Middle East.


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