Dr. Ragheb El-Sergany

Biography

Tatars

Neutralizing the Crusader Army

for two reasons, Qutuz wanted to conclude a treaty with the Crusaders in Acre before allying themselves with the Tatars. More

Neutralizing the Crusader Army

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A temporary Armistice

Since Qutuz knew well that those Crusaders would never observe any pact, he took his precautions by way of exhortation and intimidation. More

A temporary Armistice

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The problem of Acre

What should Qutuz do with the Crusaders in Acre? Let us think with Qutuz, May Allaah have mercy upon him, about this issue. More

The problem of Acre

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On the other hand

On the other hand, Qutuz knew well the advantages of waiting for the Tatar army in Egypt. What was it? More

On the other hand

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Fighting in Palestine

Qutuz wanted to set out with his army to meet the Tatar army in Palestine. More

Fighting in Palestine

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What should Qutuz do?

Qutuz proposed to impose taxes on the people to support the army, a decision which required a Sharee‘ah-approved fatwa. What then? More

What should Qutuz do?

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A pause for reflection

Envoys in Islam should not be killed, be Muslims, disbelievers, or even the apostates. Then, why Qutuz killed the envoys? More

A pause for reflection

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What did Qutuz decide to do?

After consulting the military board, Qutuz decided to chop off the heads of the four envoys sent by Hulagu and hung them on Baab Zuwaylah in Cairo. More

What did Qutuz decide to do?

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That was what Qutuz did

We should not be heedless of the important hint raised by Qutuz. What was it? More

That was what Qutuz did

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The Purpose of Creation

That is one of the most efficient ways to enthuse and motivate others; i.e. to amplify the purpose and objective to the utmost. More

The Purpose of Creation

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The first focal point

Hulagu worked in four focal points in harmony to conquer the Abbasid Caliphate, the first of which was as follows; More

The first focal point

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Overthrowing the Abbasid Caliphate

In 649 A.H., he started his work quickly with great enthusiasm although in every step he took, he adopted the course of patience, deliberation and perfection. More

Overthrowing the Abbasid Caliphate