Background
Karami descended from one of the most prominent Sunni Muslim families in Lebanon.
politician Prime Minister of Lebanon
Karami descended from one of the most prominent Sunni Muslim families in Lebanon.
Abdul Hamid Karami became mufti of Tripoli, but was removed by the French authorities. In 1944, Karami survived an assassination attempt, which was due to local rivalry in Tripoli. Karami served as prime minister and finance minister of Lebanon for a brief period from 10 January 1945 to 20 August 1945.
Controversy
In June 1935, Karami killed Abdul Majid Muqaddam, another prominent Tripoli native, since Muqaddam had beaten him with a stick and knocked off his turban.
However, Karami was acquitted due to his claim of self-defense. Karami"s lawyer was future president Bishara Khoury.
Karami died in 1950.
Members of his family traditionally held the position of mufti of Tripoli, Lebanon.