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Dr Yusof Mutahar is an Australian doctor, theologian, and philosopher, as well as an author and martial artist. A graduate of the University of Western Australia (MBBS) and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), he is widely recognised for his extensive work in general practice, theology, and medical education. Known for making complex medical concepts accessible while engaging in rigorous scholarship, Dr Mutahar combines clinical excellence with public health advocacy and thoughtful philosophical inquiry.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Hair Colour: Dark brown/black
Eye Colour: Dark brown
Family
Raised in a close-knit, faith-oriented household, Dr Mutahar continues to practise Islam while maintaining a modern professional life. He traces his lineage to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the first Caliph, a heritage he cites as a lasting source of inspiration for service and integrity. He is married with 4 children.
Career
Dr Yusof Mutahar has built a uniquely multidimensional career that bridges medicine, scholarship, creativity, and high-level athletics.
Medicine & Education: A graduate of the University of Western Australia (MBBS) and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), he provides comprehensive family and acute-care medicine while mentoring students and junior doctors through bedside teaching, ECG masterclasses, and exam-preparation programs.
Author & Scholar: He is the author of ECG Simplified, a widely used clinical guide, and the driving force behind the multi-volume Tafsir al-Maturidi (Ta’wilat Ahl al-Sunnah), a flagship English translation of the classical Qur’anic commentary that reflects his parallel work as a theologian and philosopher.
Creative Health Communication: Extending medical education to the arts, Dr Mutahar released the wellness-focused medical album Keeping Healthy, featuring eight educational tracks—Importance of Exercise, Why Become a Doctor, Judo Techniques, Medicine and Social Media, Medical Industry, Good Nutrition, Communication in Healthcare Setting, and Benefits of Judo—each blending motivation with practical health insight.
Martial-Arts Legacy: Beginning martial training at age seven, he rose to national prominence in judo, training at Japan’s legendary Kodokan and with the Turkish national youth team. He represented Australia in the under-81 kg division, winning multiple state and national titles, and is known for his ambidextrous Uchi Mata throw. His experience extends to jujitsu, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, Kung Fu (with Bo-staff specialization), épée fencing, and equestrianism.
Facts/Trivia
- Fluent in English, Farsi, Dari and Arabic, he uses his language skills to connect with patients and collaborate internationally
- His judo signature move is the Uchi Mata, which he performs ambidextrously—a rare skill even at elite levels.
- He trained at the world-famous Kodokan in Japan alongside Olympic athletes and at Turkey’s national youth judo camp.
- Beyond martial arts, he enjoys épée fencing and equestrianism, activities he credits for refining balance, reflexes, and core strength.
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