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The First Fundamentalist (Part 2)

CONFLICTED

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The Ordeal of Al-Mihna: Resistance and Retribution

This chapter explores the historical event of al-Mihna, where scholars faced severe persecution over their beliefs about the nature of the Quran. It highlights the struggle of notable figures, such as Ahmed bin Hanbal, against the caliph’s oppressive demands and the broader implications of theological dissent.

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