Did you know the first ever Islamic Republic in our Ummah’s history was established in East Turkestan?
Uyghur history is rich with stories of men and women who struggled and sacrificed for the sake of Allah against persecution and occupation. This week we are launching ‘Reviving Uyghur History Week’ in order to honour Uyghurs and their magnificent history! We will be shedding light on Uyghur legends, I.e. the great martyrs of the Ummah as well as more inspiring stories!
Did you know the first ever Islamic Republic in our Ummah’s history was established in East Turkestan? The Islamic Republic of East Turkestan 1933READ NOWUyghur Legends: Shaykh Abdulhakim Haji MahsumUyghur Legends: Shaykh Abdul Ahad MahsumUyghur Legends: Shaykh Muhammad Salih HajimThe Second Republic of East Turkestan 1944Check out more of our content on social media!Sign up to our Newsletter to avoid missing out of any of this content!
Uyghur Legends: Shaykh Muhammad Salih Hajim
The Quran translator who was killed in a concentration camp.
The Second Republic of East Turkestan 1944
Although the first Republic dissolved, it had sparked an awakening amongst Uyghur youths who saw their parents and elders involved in the first revolution.