A book titled “A Journey into the Depths of Sheikh Al-Amin” has been recently released, featuring a collection of words and poems by Sheikh Abu Azzam Amin Yahya, prepared by Mr. Hisham Amin Yahya.
The book encompasses the numerous speeches and poems presented by Sheikh Abu Azzam on various occasions and events, delivered with a distinct social and instructional style that reflects the author's personality. He is the Ma'rufi, pious, and militant Sheikh, known for his reverence, loyalty, and sincerity in the pursuit of goodness. He is also a symbol of great men who took stances in favor of the truth and the realization of public interest in his community, which was present through its traditions, customs, and elevated virtues in every occasion where Sheikh Abu Azzam presented and delivered his words and poems.
Biography of Sheikh Yahya
Sheikh Amin Hassan Yahya was born in the town of Bennieh in the Western Shouf region. He was a member of his town's first municipal council from 1961 until 1984, after which he was tasked with the duties of mayor following the martyrdom of the previous mayor, continuing in this role until 1992.
He was appointed to chair or hold membership in the majority of development and social committees and bodies in Bennieh, and served as the Mukhtar of his town between 1998 and 2004, during which time he worked on establishing the agricultural cooperative in his village.
He accompanied His Eminence the Sheikh Aql of the Druze Unitarian community, Judge Sheikh Naim Hassan, throughout his tenure, and represented the Sheikhdom of Aql at funerals and condolences in general, alongside the delegation of the Sheikhdom of Aql consisting of the town's sheikhs.
