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The Palestine Story: Between the Nakbas – Israel’s Consolidation and the Tragedy of Palestinian Refugees
Following the catastrophe of 1948, a new dark era began. The fourteenth article examines the years between the Nakba and the 1967 war, detailing how the Zionist Occupation exploited the 1956 Suez Crisis to secure strategic victories, while Arab regimes suppressed resistance and Palestinian Refugees struggled to survive a social and political earthquake.
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The Knowledge of ALLAH (Part 1): The Path to Spiritual Purification and True Worship
The honor of any knowledge is derived from the honor of its subject matter. Since there is no subject nobler than ALLAH (Glorified and Exalted be HE), the knowledge of HIM is the absolute highest form of learning. This article takes you on a spiritual journey to understand why knowing ALLAH is the key to all worship, how the Prophets connected with HIM, and the practical means to achieve this sacred knowledge in our daily lives.
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The Prophetic Method: Why We Must Learn Faith Before Quran
As the new batch of Al-Bina Al-Manhaji begins, we must ask: Where does a true educational journey start? The answer lies in the method of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) as described by His companions: “We learned faith before we learned the Quran”. This article explores the vital importance of prioritizing the knowledge of ALLAH and the “Major Meanings” of faith before delving into rote memorization, ensuring that knowledge leads to true spiritual growth.
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The Palestine Story: The 1948 War – The Great Betrayal and the Farce of the Arab Armies
The entry of the Arab Armies into the 1948 War was meant to save Palestine, yet it resulted in its loss. The thirteenth article dissects the catastrophic failure of these armies, analyzing the military disparities, the treacherous political leaderships beholden to the British, and the devastating truces that allowed the Zionist state to seize 78% of the land.
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The Roadmap Begins: AlBina AlManhaji Preliminary Schedule for the Amdad Batch
The journey of the “Amdad Batch” has officially commenced. With a curriculum designed to balance intellectual rigor with spiritual softening, the Preliminary Phase sets the foundation for the next four years. Here is the complete, translated roadmap for the coming weeks, detailing the daily progression through the pillars of Knowledge, Faith, and Reform.
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Welcome to AlBina AlManhaji Batch 7: The Launch of the Amdad Cohort
The seventh year of Al-Bina Al-Manhaji has officially begun. Titled “The Batch of Amdad,” this cohort brings new developments, including a specialized Preliminary Phase and two distinct study tracks. Read the full opening address by Sheikh Ahmed Al-Sayed, outlining the philosophy of the program and the path ahead.
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The Palestine Story: The Nakba – The Heroic Palestinian Resistance and the Betrayal of the Arab Salvation Army
As the 1948 war commenced, Palestinians held 94% of the land. The twelfth article uncovers how they lost it, analyzing the three levels of defense: the heroic indigenous Palestinian Resistance led by Abd al-Qadir al-Husseini, the chaotic Arab Salvation Army, and the official Arab armies. It reveals how political maneuvers and withholding of weapons paved the way for The Nakba.
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The Palestine Story: The Road to The Nakba, International Conspiracy, Arab Paralysis, and the Fall of Palestine
This eleventh chapter of the “Story of Palestine” unravels the road to The Nakba. It exposes how the British Mandate, Arab political fragility, and the unjust UN Partition Plan paved the way for the Zionist takeover and the tragic fall of Palestinian cities.
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The Palestine Story: The Great Palestinian Revolt, British Brutality and the Roots of Arab Betrayal
The tenth chapter of the Story of Palestine investigates the Great Palestinian Revolt of 1936, from the brutal military suppression by the British Mandate to the covert political betrayals by neighboring Arab regimes that paved the way for the Nakba.
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