Asim Abdulrahman
Osama bin Laden follower
About Asim Abdulrahman
Born 1953. Asim Abdulrahman is an Egyptian mujahid.
Asim Abdulrahman is an Egyptian Islamist militant. The son of Omar Abdur Rahman, he has been described as "among the closest" of Osama bin Laden's followers in the days following the September 11th attacks in 2001.
Under the kunya Abu Asim, Abdulrahman was believed to have led an Egyptian militant group that allied itself with the World Islamic Front as of 1998.
In early November 2001, the Taliban government announced they were bestowing Afghan citizenship on him, as well as bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Saif al-Adel and Mohammed Atef.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Asim Abdulrahman?
Osama bin Laden follower
When was Asim Abdulrahman born?
Asim Abdulrahman was born in 1953 in Egypt.
What is Asim Abdulrahman's occupation?
Asim Abdulrahman is a mujahid.
What nationality is Asim Abdulrahman?
Asim Abdulrahman is Egyptian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Asim Abdulrahman. https://biography.guide/asim-abdulrahman/
MLA: "Asim Abdulrahman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/asim-abdulrahman/.
Chicago: "Asim Abdulrahman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/asim-abdulrahman/.
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