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The Druze Sect : History , Doctrine & Reality Updated 8/19/2025

 

🔊 Read Aloud ⏹️ Stop   [Introduction: The article by Dr. Imad al-Din Khalil explores the Battle of ͑Ain Jālūt, its historical significance, and its broader implications. The surrounding page content provides a detailed account of the battle, emphasizing its military, political, ideological, and civilizational impact. Key Themes: 1. Historical Context: o The Mongols had swept through the Islamic world , destroying major cities like Baghdad and defeating powerful Islamic states. o Their rapid expansion created an atmosphere of fear and despair, with many rulers either surrendering or being brutally executed.  2. The Challenge to Islam: o The Mongols, under Hulagu Khan , sent a threatening message to Sultan Qutuz of Egypt, demanding submission. The message portrayed the Mongols as an unstoppable force, warning that resistance would lead to annihilation.  3. Qutuz’s Response and Leadership: Instead of surrendering, Qutuz rallied his forces, calling for jihad an...

  Migration in Islam Adopted and translated from Muhibb al-Din al-Khatib Founder of Al-Zahra and Al-Fath magazines ; former Editor-in-Chief of Al-Azhar Magazine Islam and the Persistence of Ignorance Many Muslims believe that the Age of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah) ended with the advent of Islam and its triumph in the Arabian Peninsula. Yet ignorance continues to exist in the world and will remain until the system of Islam becomes the prevailing order across all lands. That will happen—God willing—when Muslims truly return to their religion, embodying it not only in books, articles, and lectures, but in the way they live, deal with others, and apply Islamic principles in daily interactions, both within their communities and with the wider world. Since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), humanity has oscillated between two distinct systems: The system of innate disposition ( fitrah ) —the path of truth and goodness, which forms the basis of I...

 Click here to read as an E-book (You need an E-book reader) Author: Muhammed Ilhami , 6"x9" 307 pages, March 2025. To order:  https://www.historyrevival.com/product-page/palestine-a-short-history 📖 Palestine: A Short History 📖 🔍 Unveiling the Past, Understanding the Present This essential study takes readers on a journey through Palestine’s modern and contemporary history —from the origins of Zionist ambitions to the pivotal events of late 2023 . It explores Theodor Herzl ’s unprecedented success, the West’s pivotal role in fostering Zionism , and the Arab world’s ongoing struggle to counter its rise. 🛡️ How did resistance movements emerge and evolve? 📜 Why did secular forces dominate at times, and how did Islamic movements reclaim leadership? ⚔️ How did Gaza endure five wars before launching a shocking large-scale offensive? With deep intellectual and political insights, this book illuminates the forces shaping the Palestinian struggle and its evolving traje...

 12/06/2024 The Syrian armed opposition , during the " Deter Aggression " battle launched on November 27, 2024, demonstrated a groundbreaking approach to military operations, effectively employing psychological warfare to undermine the regime. Through innovative measures and unprecedented messaging, they succeeded in weakening the regime's morale, prompting defections , and fostering neutrality within its military and social bases. The most notable strategies included: Guaranteeing the safety of regime personnel and officers : The opposition issued "temporary protection" cards to ensure no retaliatory actions would be taken against their holders, pending political stabilization and the launch of the anticipated transitional justice process . Throughout the conflict, opposition fighters adhered to strict codes of military conduct, prohibiting retaliation against prisoners and regulating their treatment. This level of discip...