Who Wants Change Any More? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 19 January 2016 A renowned Arab religious scholar in the 14th century, ibn Taymiyya, is sometimes quoted as saying, Al-zulm afdal ‘ala al-fawda— “oppression is to be favored over anarchy.” Although ibn Taiymiyya was no establishment figure in his time, this perspective was welcomed by all […]
Who Wants Change Any More?
January 19, 2016 by Graham E. Fuller • Blog • Tags: global turmoil, Graham Fuller, Ibn Taymiyya, political repression •
Who Wants Change Any More? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 19 January 2016 A renowned Arab religious scholar in the 14th century, ibn Taymiyya, is sometimes quoted as saying, Al-zulm afdal ‘ala al-fawda— “oppression is to be favored over anarchy.” Although ibn Taiymiyya was no establishment figure in his time, this perspective was welcomed by all […]
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