Islamic Reflections

May 5, 2025

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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Palestine History

April 22, 2025

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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Palestine History

April 17, 2025

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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Palestine History, General

April 9, 2025

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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Palestine History

April 5, 2025

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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Faith vs. Disbelief

January 27, 2025

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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Great Fitnah period symbolized through mosque architecture at dramatic sunrise

Political Theory

January 23, 2025

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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Islamic principles explored through scholarly study setting with traditional elements

Islam and Contemporary Issues

January 20, 2025

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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Authentic texts preserved in ancient Islamic library illuminated by sunbeams

Historical Authenticity & Methodology

January 19, 2025

The Critical Role of Authentic Texts in Understanding Early Islamic History: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Fitnah Period

This comprehensive article explores the fundamental importance of authentic historical texts in studying the Fitnah period of early Islamic history.

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