Danny Burmawi

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The Islamic World's Contradictory Standards on Occupation

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Dan Burmawi
Jun 06, 2025
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In the Islamic world, the legitimacy of rulers is often judged not by their governance or contributions but by their religious identity. Muslim occupiers are embraced as rightful leaders, regardless of their failures, while non-Muslim rulers, even those bringing progress or rightful return, are condemned as colonizers. This dichotomy reveals a theology …

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