This figure separated the university aspect of the al-Azhar mosque and had 
This figure separated the university aspect of the al-Azhar mosque and had its ulema issue new rulings to support his policies. Before taking power, this figure eliminated all parties but Liberation Rally and deposed Muhammad Naguib, whom he had earlier helped to take power following the success of the Free Officers movement against King Farouk. Prior to uniting his country with Syria to form the United Arab Republic, he built the Aswan High Dam, forming a namesake lake. For 10 points, name this second Egyptian president, who was succeeded by Anwar Sadat.
This figure separated the university aspect of the al-Azhar mosque and had its ulema issue new rulings to support his policies.
Gamal Abdel {Nasser}