Tag: REBELLION
Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3)
The remarkable history of Ahl al-Hadīth from the first three generations of the Salaf shows them bringing truth to power and sacrificing their souls and reputations to that effect. Such reveals the…
Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 2)
Rebellion against unjust rulers was common among the scholars of the Salaf, in this part of the series Ahmed Hammuda highlights the era of the Tabi'un, including the great Imams Abu Hanifa…
Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 1)
"Scholars of Hadīth have a profound history of political opposition."
No Divine Right to Dictatorship
The Syrian revolution was NOT khuruj
Kanye West should learn about the Islamic uprisings of African slaves
Kanye West stooped to new lows when he suggested that 400 years of slavery was a “choice”
Which is the “Correct” Rebel Group in Syria?
A sinister narrative mirroring Srebrenica about "good" and "bad" rebel groups in Syria needs to be addressed if we are to prevent another genocide
Indian Revolt 1857: the role of the Ulama 160 years on
Z A Rahman ponders over the difference: the revolt led by the Ulama of India in May 1857 & the Ulama of CVE in 2017...
ITV’s “Ex-Muslim” Documentary – a missed opportunity
I have always keenly examined the psychology of the ‘Ex-Muslim’ phenomenon so I was intrigued to hear of ITV’s documentary on ‘Ex-Muslims’ on Thursday night. However, within minutes I soon disappointingly realised…
How the Justice of Islam Saved Jews & Christians
The Modern World’s Debt to Islām Part 1: Out of Darkness Into Light Part 2: How the Justice of Islām Saved Jews & Christians This series explores the astronomical impact that Islām…