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The Palestine Story: Unveiling the Depths of Palestinian History – Society Under Ottoman Rule
The sixth installment of our series on the Palestine story, exploring the roots of its ongoing saga from the late Ottoman era to modern times. We delve into societal vulnerabilities, the rise of nationalisms, and the treatment of minorities, all while seeking insights from the Quran and Sunnah on the future of this blazing narrative.
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The Palestine Story: Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s Resistance to Zionism
This fifth installment of the Palestine Story examines the pivotal confrontation between Theodor Herzl and Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Despite offering twenty million gold liras—250 times the Ottoman Empire’s annual income—the Sultan refused to sell Palestine, declaring: “We will cover it with our blood before allowing anyone to usurp it”. Discover how this principled resistance temporarily halted Zionist ambitions until the Sultan’s overthrow in 1909.
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The Palestine Story: Herzl and the Birth of the Zionist Movement
The fourth chapter of the Palestine Story explores how Theodor Herzl turned a 3,000-year-old dream into a geopolitical plan—securing colonial support and leveraging persecution to lay the groundwork for a Jewish state in Palestine.
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The Palestine Story: Ottoman Resistance to Jewish Settlement
The third Palestine Story reveals how the Ottoman Empire, led by Sultan Abdul Hamid II and others, consistently resisted Jewish settlement in Palestine—defying foreign pressure and modern misconceptions alike.
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The Palestine Story: The Crucial Ten Years That Revived the Idea of Israel
This second installment of the Palestine Story explores how Muhammad Ali’s decade of rule in the Levant (1831-1840) transformed ancient Jewish aspirations into political plans, creating conditions that would later enable Israel’s establishment as European powers first began seriously considering a Jewish state in Palestine.
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The Palestine Story: Understanding the Historical Roots of the Conflict
Discover the complete Palestine Story from its ancient origins to modern times. This first installment explores how Zionism developed, the religious foundations of the conflict, and the complex Christian-Jewish alliance that shaped today’s reality in Jerusalem and Palestine.
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The Divine Foundation: Understanding Loyalty and Disavowal (Al-Wala wal-Bara) in Islam
This comprehensive analysis explores the Islamic concept of loyalty and disavowal, distinguishing it from worldly allegiances. Learn how Islam establishes this principle on divine love and justice, making it accessible to all while protecting the rights of those outside its circle.
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Understanding the Great Fitnah: Wisdom Behind Early Islamic Discord
A detailed examination of the wisdom behind the Great Fitnah, its historical significance, jurisprudential impact, and enduring lessons for the Muslim community, shaping Islamic political thought and social ethics.
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Clarifications on Islamic Principles: Responding to Reader Concerns and Objections
A detailed examination of six major concerns raised by readers about Islamic principles, including relationships with non-Muslims, divine rulings, and theological concepts, with scholarly explanations and evidences.
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