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| ⚫ | '''Al-Ahbash''' is a ] ]ic revivalist movement and non-political group, initiated in ] in the early ] by ] Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Harari al-Shaybi al-'Abdari, also known as al-Habashi ("the ]n"). Adopting the slogan, "the resounding voice of moderation", Al-Ahbash advocates peaceful co-existence with non-Muslims, and opposes ] and violence. Its alternative names are: the Ahbash, Habashis, al Habashiyyin, and Jam'iyyat al- Mashari' al-Khayriyya al-Islamiyya (in English: Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP)). | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Al-Ahbash''' is a ] ]ic movement and non-political group, initiated in ] in the early ]. |
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| ⚫ | The movement is strongly opposed to politically-oriented movements, such as ], ], or the ] movement, which it views as ], on the basis of al-Habashi's interpretation and academic methodology. | ||
| The group follows the Sunni (Shafi`i) teachings through the guidance of ] Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Harari al-Shaybi al-'Abdari, also known as al-Habashi ("the ]n"). It follows Sunni ], and ], advocating co-existence with non-Muslims, and opposing ] and violence. Its slogan is "the resounding voice of moderation". | |||
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| ⚫ | It is highly controversial within some extremists circles for its religious stance against ], and its conciliatory and diplomatic position with governments (notably ]n and Western governments).--> | ||
| al-Habashi, who migrated from ] to ], and then ], is well-versed in the ]s, and specialises in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge, based on the traditional methodology of classical Muslim scholars. Although, in practice, he promotes the four Sunni schools of ], ], ], and ], ], in matters of ], al-Habashi promotes the Sunni schools of ] ] and Imam ]. | |||
| At its core, the ] movement, initiated by the Ethiopian (Habashi) Sheikh who migrated from Ethiopia (al-Habashah) to ], and then ], carries a traditional outlook, and practice of Sunni Islam. | |||
| The Ash'ari school and Maturidi schools have represented the 'aqida or "tenets of belief" of the majority of Sunni Muslims for more than a thousand years; just as the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools have represented the ] or "Sacred Law" for the majority of Sunni Muslims for this period. | |||
| ⚫ | It is highly controversial within some extremists circles for its religious stance against ], and its conciliatory and diplomatic position with governments (notably ]n and Western governments). | ||
| ⚫ | Initially in the 80s, it was an older generation that supported the movement's path. This generation of people used their established contacts (some ]n), which were heavily relied upon during the ] ], to protect the association that housed al-Habashi, the movement's spiritual guide (Jam`iyat al-mashari` est. ]). | ||
| ⚫ | The movement |
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| ⚫ | The current, post-] climate witnesses the weakening of the impact of the "older generation" on the movement's path, more particularly, its political path. A new generation of younger men, in their 30s (some of whom are highly-educated at western universities), are taking the lead in the movement. This generation professes a strong Islamic outlook, enshrined in non-rebellious ] practices, and a heavy emphasis on education and awareness, as a contemporary alternative for regional stability. They promote their teachings internationally through a , and through regional offices, notably in the ], ], and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Initially in the 80s, it was an older generation that supported the movement's path. This generation of people used their established contacts (some |
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| ⚫ | al-Habashi has played a vital role in helping the Sunni community of Lebanon mold its Islamic Sunni identity after ]. <!-- in the Levant (])--> The leadership of the movement by this new generation, who has been personally raised by al-Habashi himself, is seen by some as a pure expression of his intent, and a reforming period for the ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The current, post-] climate witnesses the weakening of the "older generation" |
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| ⚫ | The leadership of the movement by this new generation, who has been personally raised by |
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| ==Sheikh al-Harari (al-Habashi)== | |||
| Sheikh al-Harari, who is an ] of transmitted prophetic traditions (]s), has played a vital role in helping the Sunni community of Lebanon mold its Islamic Sunni identity after ] in the Levant (]). | |||
| Although Sheikh al-Harari is a Shafi'i scholar, who promotes all four Sunni schools of thought in practice, namely that of: | |||
| * Imam Shafi'i | |||
| * Imam Malik | |||
| * Imam Ahmad; and | |||
| * Imam abu-Hanifah. | |||
| Theologically, in matters of ], the Sheikh promotes the Sunni schools of Imam al-Ash`ari and Imam al-Maturidi. Al-Ahbash specialise in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge based on a traditional methodology of classical Muslim scholars. They promote their teachings internationally through a web presence, and regional offices, notably in the ], ], and ]. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| A. Nizar Hamzeh and R. Hrair Dekmejian, International Journal of Middle East Studies 28 (1996), 217-229. | A. Nizar Hamzeh and R. Hrair Dekmejian, International Journal of Middle East Studies 28 (1996), 217-229. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Al-Ahbash is a Sunni Islamic revivalist movement and non-political group, initiated in Lebanon in the early 80s by Sheikh Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Harari al-Shaybi al-'Abdari, also known as al-Habashi ("the Ethiopian"). Adopting the slogan, "the resounding voice of moderation", Al-Ahbash advocates peaceful co-existence with non-Muslims, and opposes political activism and violence. Its alternative names are: the Ahbash, Habashis, al Habashiyyin, and Jam'iyyat al- Mashari' al-Khayriyya al-Islamiyya (in English: Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP)).
The movement is strongly opposed to politically-oriented movements, such as al-Jama'a al-islamiyya, Hizbut-tahrir, or the Wahhabi movement, which it views as heretics, on the basis of al-Habashi's interpretation and academic methodology.
al-Habashi, who migrated from Ethiopia to Damascus, and then Beirut, is well-versed in the hadiths, and specialises in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge, based on the traditional methodology of classical Muslim scholars. Although, in practice, he promotes the four Sunni schools of Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali, theologically, in matters of creed, al-Habashi promotes the Sunni schools of Imam al-Ash'ari and Imam al-Maturidi.
The Ash'ari school and Maturidi schools have represented the 'aqida or "tenets of belief" of the majority of Sunni Muslims for more than a thousand years; just as the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools have represented the shari'a or "Sacred Law" for the majority of Sunni Muslims for this period.
Initially in the 80s, it was an older generation that supported the movement's path. This generation of people used their established contacts (some Syrian), which were heavily relied upon during the Lebanese civil war, to protect the association that housed al-Habashi, the movement's spiritual guide (Jam`iyat al-mashari` est. 1930).
The current, post-9/11 climate witnesses the weakening of the impact of the "older generation" on the movement's path, more particularly, its political path. A new generation of younger men, in their 30s (some of whom are highly-educated at western universities), are taking the lead in the movement. This generation professes a strong Islamic outlook, enshrined in non-rebellious Sufi practices, and a heavy emphasis on education and awareness, as a contemporary alternative for regional stability. They promote their teachings internationally through a website, and through regional offices, notably in the United States, Australia, and Germany.
al-Habashi has played a vital role in helping the Sunni community of Lebanon mold its Islamic Sunni identity after World War II. The leadership of the movement by this new generation, who has been personally raised by al-Habashi himself, is seen by some as a pure expression of his intent, and a reforming period for the Levant.
See also
References
A Sufi response to political Islamism: Al-ahbash of Lebanon A. Nizar Hamzeh and R. Hrair Dekmejian, International Journal of Middle East Studies 28 (1996), 217-229.
External links
- Association of Islamic Charitable Projects Official US site
- Al-Ahbash: Their History and Their Beliefs Islamicweb.com