Modern History - Strength of Islam

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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Islamic Identity

December 30, 2024

The Struggle Between Islamic Identity and National Identity in Modern Muslim States

Analyzing the conflict between religious and national identities in modern Muslim societies, shaped by colonialism's impact on Islamic unity.

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Islamic historical manuscripts transitioning into modern digital displays, featuring geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy representing the bridge between history and Muslim perspective

Islam and Contemporary Issues

December 28, 2024

The Role of Historical Analysis in Shaping Muslim Perspective: Trust, Understanding, and Future Vision

Explore how historical knowledge shapes understanding of contemporary issues, focusing on classical Islamic scholars' interpretations and their modern applications.

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Islam and Contemporary Issues

December 12, 2024

Islam: Humanity’s Final Haven – A Response to Modern Skepticism

In this compelling analysis, we explore why Islam remains humanity's last hope despite technological advancement, addressing key objections and examining the unique position of Muslims in guiding humanity toward salvation.

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Current Situations of Muslims

December 9, 2024

Muslim Reactions to Syria’s Events: Between Joy and Caution

A compelling exploration of how Muslims should respond to Syria's liberation, balancing justified celebration with thoughtful consideration of future challenges, while maintaining Islamic brotherhood and solidarity.

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