Imam Tom Weekly, a Yaqeen podcast How Colonialism Hijacked the Muslim World | Focal Point with Imam Tom Facchine
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Jul 2, 2025 European colonialism profoundly altered the Muslim world, reshaping borders and dismantling Islamic institutions. The discussion highlights how colonial tactics exploited local systems and religious minorities, complicating perceptions of Islam. It examines the manipulation of Islamic law by colonial powers and the long-term impacts on contemporary societies. The need for self-sustaining community structures, moving away from dependence on government, is also emphasized, calling for collective investment in Islamic knowledge and resilience.
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Remote Control Colonial Domination
- European colonialism operated through a remoteness between the empire and the colony.
- This remote control domination prevented effective rebellion against colonial rulers.
Colonial Taxation Caused Famines
- British colonial tax systems in India led to famines causing millions of deaths.
- Colonial rulers prioritized profits over locals' wellbeing, ignoring widespread starvation.
Colonial Infrastructure Served Empires
- Colonial infrastructure investments like roads and hospitals served colonial interests.
- These projects largely benefited empire centers, not local populations.
