Born in the Surat district, Bombay Presidency of British India in 1918, Ahmed Hoosen Deedat had no recollection of his father untill 1926. His father a tailor by profession had emigrated to South Africa shortly after the birth of Ahmed Deedat.| Years active | 1942–1996 |
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| Known for | Comparative religion |
| Influenced | Zakir Naik |
| Religion | Islam |
| Awards | King Faisal International Prize (1986) |

