Rereading and interpreting the ideas of leading Muslim thinkers
Mohammad Malekzadeh
Abstract
Shia and Sunni scholars unanimously emphasize the necessity of defending the independence of Islamic lands, a principle deeply rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in discussions on jihad. This issue has garnered heightened attention in situations where the sovereignty of Muslim territories ...
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Shia and Sunni scholars unanimously emphasize the necessity of defending the independence of Islamic lands, a principle deeply rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, particularly in discussions on jihad. This issue has garnered heightened attention in situations where the sovereignty of Muslim territories faces external threats. Islamic jurists have historically addressed such challenges through the issuance of treatises, statements, and jihadi fatwas. Seyyed Ali Tabatabaei, a prominent Islamic jurist, prioritized the preservation of religion and the independence of Islamic societies across social and political domains. This study aims to analyze Tabatabaei’s political thought and strategies in confronting crises that endangered the autonomy of Iran and other Islamic nations under colonial pressures. Key crises included the rivalry among colonial powers for territorial expansion, Russian aggression against Iran, and the emergence of deviant religious sects supported by colonial forces, which threatened the unity and cohesion of Islamic societies. Using a descriptive-analytical approach based on library research, this paper examines the intellectual foundations of Seyyed Ali Tabatabaei’s thought and his strategies for countering these crises. The findings underscore his emphasis on resistance and jihad as pivotal strategies to safeguard the independence and liberation of Islamic societies from colonial domination.
Rereading and interpreting the ideas of leading Muslim thinkers
Mohammad Malekzadeh
Abstract
Sheikh Fazullah Nouri embodies a political and cultural movement in Iran whose foremost concern is the preservation of the nation's religious identity and its autonomy across economic, social, and political domains. Terrorism, colonialism, and the preservation of the nation's independence were among ...
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Sheikh Fazullah Nouri embodies a political and cultural movement in Iran whose foremost concern is the preservation of the nation's religious identity and its autonomy across economic, social, and political domains. Terrorism, colonialism, and the preservation of the nation's independence were among the matters that occupied his attention in Iran. This matter positioned him among the forerunners of the Iranian legitimate constitutional movement and the tobacco movement. By leveraging his profound understanding of the underpinnings of Western civilization and culture, Sheikh Fazlullah directed his campaigns primarily towards safeguarding the dignity of the Iranian people, preserving the role of religion in the nation's unity and independence, and severing the foreign influence over the country's destiny. Principally the two currents of foreign colonialism and internal westernism opposed Sheikh Fazlullah. These factions viewed the Sheikh as an impediment to their objectives. Ultimately, Sheikh Fazlullah gave his life to defend the religion and fight for Iran's independence. By employing a descriptive and analytical approach, this article examines the intellectual underpinnings and facets of Sheikh Fazlullah's Iranian independence movement and liberation from colonial rule.
