Mu'ayyad Habib

Mu'ayyad Muhammad Habib (; born 1986), formerly known by his nom de guerre Abu Wael, is a Syrian politician, activist and former rebel commander who has served as a member of the People's Assembly, elected in the 2025–26 Syrian parliamentary election, representing Darayya.

Prior, he was a prominent figure in the local revolutionary movement, a founding member of the Darayya Local Council, and deputy commander and later commander of the Martyrs of Islam Brigade from 2016 to 2018.

Early life Habib was born in the city of Darayya, Rif Dimashq Governorate, in 1986. He initially studied journalism and media at the al-Fath Islamic Institute in Damascus, but interrupted his studies during his second year in 2007 to complete compulsory military service. Habib subsequently worked in accounting for a commercial shopping center for three years and was also involved in beekeeping and the honey trade. As a young activist, he participated in civic initiatives in Darayya, including campaigns to clean the city's streets in 2003.

Secretary of the People's Assembly At the inaugural session of the 23rd People's Assembly held on 12 July 2026, Habib was elected as the secretary of the People's Assembly, gaining 87 votes.