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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 advocated for a return to the original sources of Islam and called for the exercise of independent reasoning in matters of faith to address the challenges faced by Muslims.
- Ibn Taymiyyah's controversial views on jihad, specifically considering the Mongols as heretical and calling for jihad against them, influenced later radical interpretations of jihad.
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Ibn Taimiya as a Pioneer of Salafi Islam
Ibn Taimiya is seen as a prototypical Salafi, going back to the original sources of Islam. He advocated for a return to the Quran, Hadith, and the practices of the Salaf, the original Muslims. He argued that the prevailing religious system had become static and was not responding effectively to the challenges faced by Muslims, especially in the wake of the Mongol invasions. He called for a reopening of Ijtihad, the exercise of independent reasoning in matters of faith, in order to address these challenges.
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