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Abdullah

British

/ æbˈdʌlə /

noun

1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951

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Abdullah was a security guard at the mosque and a father of eight.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Sam Hamideh knew Abdullah through the mosque and told the BBC's US partner CBS News the security guard would be remembered for his kindness.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the 1980s, Pakistan welcomed the Palestinian theorist of jihad Abdullah Azzam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Determined to have the bodies transferred, Abdullah approached the authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Uncle Abdullah only grunted in response, so I didn’t give him the satisfaction of asking again, but I couldn’t stop my tears.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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