CONFLICTED The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)
Jul 26, 2023
Explore the life and influence of Ibn Taymiyyah, a significant pioneer of militant Sunni Islam. Reopen the gates of Istihad, and discuss the contradictions in Ibn Taymiyyah's life. Learn about the time of mob rule and suspicion towards religious minorities during his era. Discover the historical context and enemies faced by Ibn Taymiyyah and his fellow Sunnis.
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Ibn Taymiyyah's Influence
- Ibn Taymiyyah is a key figure in the history of Islam, influencing modern Salafism.
- He's known for his militant interpretations of Sunni Islam and is frequently quoted by Islamist terrorists.
Proto-Salafi
- Ibn Taymiyyah is considered a prototypical Salafi, emphasizing original Islamic sources.
- He foreshadowed the Salafi movement by focusing on the Quran, Hadith, and the Prophet's Sunnah.
Birth and the Mamluks
- Ibn Taymiyyah was born in 1263 in Harran, within the Mamluk Empire.
- The Mamluks, former slave soldiers, had recently overthrown the Ayyubid dynasty.