Do We Need a Modern Salahuddin? with Historian Dr Abdur Rahman Azzam
The Thinking Muslim
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The Emergence of Consensus on Islamic Law and the Impact of the Crusaders
This chapter discusses the remarkable emergence of consensus on the implementation of Islamic law across a vast territory with little contact. It explores the absence of a central authority like the pope in Islam and how the fragmented nature of the religion became its strength. The chapter also challenges the narrative that the crusaders were a significant threat to the Muslim world, emphasizing that Muslims initially struggled to discern their intentions.
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