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| '''Al-Ahbash''' ({{lang-ar|الأحباش}} / {{transl|ar|DIN|al-aḥbash}} / {{lang-en|''The Ethiopians''}}), also known as the '''Association of Islamic Charitable Projects''' ({{lang-ar|جمعية المشاريع الخيرية الإسلام}} / {{transl|ar|DIN| jam'iyyat al-mashari' al-khayriyya al-islamiyya}})<ref name="Kabha">{{cite journal | last =Kabha | first =Mustafa | coauthors = Erlich, Haggai | title =Al-Ahbash and Wahhabiyya: Interpretations of Islam | journal =International Journal of Middle East Studies | volume =38 | issue =4 | page =519-538 | publisher =Cambridge University Press | location =United States | year =2006 | url =http://www.jstor.org/stable/4129146 | doi =10.1017.S0020743806384024 | accessdate =2012-03-31 }}</ref> is a ] religious movement which was founded in the mid 1980s.<ref name=Seddon>{{cite book|last=Seddon|first=David|title=A political and economic dictionary of the Middle East|year=2004|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1857432121|edition=1st|page=22}}</ref> The group follow the teachings of Ethiopian scholar ].<ref name=Seddon /> | |||
| The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) is a non-profit international organisation founded in the 1930s. It is part of a global movement working towards a just and harmonious society. Throughout its long history it has strived to educate people of all backgrounds about Islamic culture and morals. In all their activities they work towards establishing a community that contributes to the betterment of society. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects was founded in the 1930s by Ahmad al-Ajuz,<ref name=Rubin>{{cite book|last=Rubin|first=Barry|title=Guide to Islamist Movements|year=2009|publisher=M.E. Sharpe|isbn=978-0765617477|page=322}}</ref> According to Gary Gambill the AICP arrived in the Lebanon in the 1950's were he says "they blended Sunni and Shi'a theology with Sufi spiritualism into a doctrinal eclecticism that preached nonviolence and political quietism".<ref name=Gambill>{{cite book|last=Gambill|first=Gary C.|title=Lebanon: Liberation, Conflict, and Crisi|year=2009|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|isbn=978-0230605879|editor=Barry M. Rubin}}</ref> The AICP remained without a leader until the 1980s when ] became the nominal head of the organization.<ref name=Rougier>{{cite book|last=Rougier|first=Bernard|title=Everyday jihad: the rise of militant Islam among Palestinians in Lebanon|year=2007|publisher=Harvard University Press|isbn=978-0674025295|page=113}}</ref> and was taken over by Al-Ahbash in 1983.<ref name ="SufiResponse">{{cite journal | last =Hamzeh | first =A. Nizar | coauthors =Dekmejian, R. Hrair | title =A Sufi Response to Political Islamism: Al-Ahbash of Lebanon | journal =International Journal of Middle East Studies | volume =28 | issue = | pages =217–229 | publisher =American University of Beirut | location =Beirut, Lebanon | year =1996 | url =http://ddc.aub.edu.lb/projects/pspa/al-ahbash.html | doi = 10.1017/S0020743800063145| accessdate =2009-04-10}}</ref> Al-Ahbash was founded in the suburb of Bourj Abu Haidar in Beirut and from there spread throughout the Lebanon to Tripoli, Akkar and Iqlim Al-Kharrub where they founded educational and religious institutions.<ref name=Sfei>{{cite book|last=Sfei|first=Antoine|title=The Columbia world dictionary of Islamism|year=2008|publisher=Columbia University Press|isbn=978-0231146401|coauthors=Olivier Roy|page=26}}</ref> Beginning in the 90's Ahbash propelled from a minority group to the largest Sunni movement in Lebanon mainly due to Syrian government backing.<ref name ="Ahbash">{{cite journal | last =Pierret | first =Thomas | title =Al-Ahbash | journal =Basic Reference | volume =28 | issue = | pages =217–229 | publisher =Edinburgh Academics | location = Scotland, UK | year =2010 | url =http://edinburgh.academia.edu/ThomasPierret/Papers/316709/_al-A_bash_Ahbash_ | doi = 10.1017/S0020743800063145| accessdate =2012-04-27}}</ref> In 1995 members of a ] jihadi group called "]" killed the leader of Al-Ahbash, Sheikh Nizar Halabi.<ref name ="SufiResponse">{{cite journal | last =Hamzeh | first =A. Nizar | coauthors =Dekmejian, R. Hrair | title =A Sufi Response to Political Islamism: Al-Ahbash of Lebanon | journal =International Journal of Middle East Studies | volume =28 | issue = | pages =217–229 | publisher =American University of Beirut | location =Beirut, Lebanon | year =1996 | url =http://ddc.aub.edu.lb/projects/pspa/al-ahbash.html | doi = 10.1017/S0020743800063145| accessdate =2009-04-10}}</ref><ref name=Rubin1>{{cite book|last=Rubin|first=Barry M.|title=Chronologies of Modern Terrorism|year=2008|publisher=M.E. Sharpe|isbn=978-0765620477|page=265}}</ref> | |||
| The members of the AICP, men and women of all ages, are diverse in both nationality and culture. They organize many programs aimed at educating new Muslims in the practice of their faith. The AICP is well-established throughout the world in many countries where they have established primary and secondary schools, radio stations, community centres and mosques. | |||
| == Religious beliefs== | |||
| Al-Ahbash beliefs are an interpretation of ] combining elements of ] and ]. Their religious ideology is very much in line with the traditional Sunni doctrines, although the groups sometimes unrestrained use of ] has brought them under discension by the wider Islamic community. Al-Ahbash follows the ] school and ] theology, their sufi aspect is derived from the ] brotherhood.<ref name ="Ahbash">{{cite journal | last =Pierret | first =Thomas | title =Al-Ahbash | journal =Basic Reference | volume =28 | issue = | pages =217–229 | publisher =Edinburgh Academics | location = Scotland, UK | year =2010 | url =http://edinburgh.academia.edu/ThomasPierret/Papers/316709/_al-A_bash_Ahbash_ | doi = 10.1017/S0020743800063145| accessdate =2012-04-27}}</ref> The group rejects ] figures such as ], ] and ]. It advocates Islamic ], and opposition to political activism (its slogan is "the resounding voice of moderation").<ref name="SufiResponse"/> It also promotes its beliefs internationally through a major internet presence and regional offices, notably in the ].<ref name="Pierret">{{cite journal | last =Pierret | first =Thomas | coauthors = | title =Internet in a Sectarian Islamic Context | journal =ISIM Review | volume = | issue =Spring 2005 | page =15 | publisher =International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World | location =The Netherlands | year =2005 | url =https://openaccess.leidenuniv.nl/bitstream/handle/1887/16971/ISIM_15_Internet_in_a_Sectarian_Islamic_Context.pdf?sequence=1 | doi = | accessdate =2009-04-10 }}</ref> | |||
| AICP is focused upon the continuation of the critical work within the Muslim community and they are keen to participate with other organisations that share their goals. As a non-profit organisation, its efforts are dependent upon the fund-raising activities of the members. | |||
| ==Controversy== | |||
| The group are seen as being controversial within ] for its anti-] religious stance as their Sufi and other beliefs are seen as heretical,<ref name="SufiResponse"/><ref name="Pierret"/><ref name=Grayling>{{cite book|last=Grayling|first=A. C.|title=Ideas That Matter: The Concepts That Shape the 21st Century|year=2010|publisher=Basic Books|isbn=0230623069|page=139}}</ref> They have been described as a ] by various commentators,<ref name=Ahbash>{{cite news|title=Syria and the Hariri assassination|url=http://www.economist.com/printedition/displaystory.cfm?story_id=E1_VDJDJNN|newspaper=The Economist (Print Edition)|date=Oct 27th 2005 | BEIRUT}}</ref><ref name=TariqRamadan>{{cite book|last=Ramadan|first=Tariq|title=Western Muslims and the future of Islam|year=2004|publisher=Oxford University Press US|isbn=019517111X, 9780195171112|page=29, 234}}</ref><ref name=OliverRoy>{{cite book|last=Roy|first=Oliver|title=Globalized Islam: The Search for a New Ummah|year=2006|publisher=Columbia University Press|isbn=0231134991|page=227}}</ref><ref name=Grayling>{{cite book|last=Grayling|first=A. C.|title=Ideas That Matter: The Concepts That Shape the 21st Century|year=2010|publisher=Basic Books|isbn=0230623069|page=193}}</ref> while others see them as a valid religious movement.<ref name=Rubin>{{cite book|last=Rubin|first=Barry|title=Guide to Islamist Movements|year=2009|publisher=M.E. Sharpe|isbn=978-0765617477|page=322}}</ref><ref name=Rougier>{{cite book|last=Rougier|first=Bernard|title=Everyday jihad: the rise of militant Islam among Palestinians in Lebanon|year=2007|publisher=Harvard University Press|isbn=978-0674025295|page=113-115}}</ref> During the 1990's fighting broke out between the ] and Al-Ahbash in what became known as the "war of the mosques". The fighting was started due to the brotherhood believing that Jordan's Ministry of Religious Endowments were giving precedence to Al-Ahbash members being allowed to teach in mosques from which they themselves were banned.<ref name=Tal>{{cite book|last=Tal|first=Nahman|title=Radical Islam in Egypt and Jordan|year=2005|publisher=Sussex Academic Press|isbn=978-1845190989|page=215}}</ref> In 2010 Ahbash and ] members were involved in a street battle which was perceived to be over parking issues, both groups later met to form a joint compensation fund for the victims of the conflict.<ref name="Yalib">{{cite news|last=Yalib|first=Yalib|title= hezbollah-al ahbash meet|url=http://www.yalibnan.com/2010/08/30/hezbollah-al-ahbash-chiefs-meet-over-borj-abi-haidar-incident/|article=Yalibnan|date=August 30, 2010}}</ref> In 2011 the ] requested that the ] not have it's licence renewed due to ties with Al-Ahbash.<ref name="O'Brien">{{cite news|last=O'Brien|first=Natalie|title=Muslims call for 'radical' radio station to be closed|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/muslims-call-for-radical-radio-station-to-be-closed-20110108-19j9r.html|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald|date=January 9, 2011}}</ref> In 2012 The Ethiopian Government was accused of promoting Al Ahbash in the country by protestors in the capital.<ref name="Maasho">{{cite news|last=Maasho|first=Aaron|title=Ethiopian Muslims protest government 'interference'|url=http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE84A00W20120511|newspaper=Reuters Africa|date=May 11, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| They started this path relying on values of moderation, openness, wisdom and cooperation. Their goal is to teach, guide towards good and benefit the societies. Their motto is honesty in transmitting the Islamic knowledge. | |||
| ==References== | |||
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| All this made the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects rise to the level of worldwide associations and be known throughout the world, so much so that it is playing an important role in spreading values of justice and knowledge among the different fractions of societies. | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| *] | |||
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| ==External links== | |||
| * Official US site | |||
| Hence, the Islamic institutions throughout the world rapidly trusted the A.I.C.P and established connections with it, a thing that consolidated the ties that the associations had with thousands of people worldwide. | |||
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| The A.I.C.P goes counter any form of extremism that allows the killing of innocents, and it is clear of any connections to any form of deviations or extremism that considers the mere fact of visiting the tomb of Prophet Muhammad or celebrating his birth as a type of heresy. Rather, the association warns against extremism and labors to prevent its spreading. The association considers the deviated and extremist practices of certain groups in the name of religion as a form of treason to the people and a cause for fracture among the unity of the nation.The A.I.C.P has as guides the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad and the path of the Islamic scholars like Imam Ash-Shafi^iyy, Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad and Imam Abu-Hanifah. As for matters of creed, they are Ash^ariyys, that is they follow the school of Imam Abu-Al-Hasan al-Ash^ariyy, who is a Sunniyy scholar, and who compiled the creed of the companions and followers. As for issues of purification, prayers, fasting and the like, they are Shafi^iyy, while knowing that all Sunniyy schools of jurisdiction are on the right path and that the minor differences among them concerning some details is mercy for the nation. | |||
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Revision as of 05:37, 23 July 2012
Political party| Al-Ahbash | |
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| Leader | Hussam Qaraqira |
| Founded | 1983 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Headquarters | Various |
| Religion | Sunni Islam (Sufi) |
| Website | |
| www.aicp.org | |
The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects (AICP) is a non-profit international organisation founded in the 1930s. It is part of a global movement working towards a just and harmonious society. Throughout its long history it has strived to educate people of all backgrounds about Islamic culture and morals. In all their activities they work towards establishing a community that contributes to the betterment of society.
The members of the AICP, men and women of all ages, are diverse in both nationality and culture. They organize many programs aimed at educating new Muslims in the practice of their faith. The AICP is well-established throughout the world in many countries where they have established primary and secondary schools, radio stations, community centres and mosques.
AICP is focused upon the continuation of the critical work within the Muslim community and they are keen to participate with other organisations that share their goals. As a non-profit organisation, its efforts are dependent upon the fund-raising activities of the members.
They started this path relying on values of moderation, openness, wisdom and cooperation. Their goal is to teach, guide towards good and benefit the societies. Their motto is honesty in transmitting the Islamic knowledge.
All this made the Association of Islamic Charitable Projects rise to the level of worldwide associations and be known throughout the world, so much so that it is playing an important role in spreading values of justice and knowledge among the different fractions of societies.
Hence, the Islamic institutions throughout the world rapidly trusted the A.I.C.P and established connections with it, a thing that consolidated the ties that the associations had with thousands of people worldwide.
The A.I.C.P goes counter any form of extremism that allows the killing of innocents, and it is clear of any connections to any form of deviations or extremism that considers the mere fact of visiting the tomb of Prophet Muhammad or celebrating his birth as a type of heresy. Rather, the association warns against extremism and labors to prevent its spreading. The association considers the deviated and extremist practices of certain groups in the name of religion as a form of treason to the people and a cause for fracture among the unity of the nation.The A.I.C.P has as guides the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad and the path of the Islamic scholars like Imam Ash-Shafi^iyy, Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad and Imam Abu-Hanifah. As for matters of creed, they are Ash^ariyys, that is they follow the school of Imam Abu-Al-Hasan al-Ash^ariyy, who is a Sunniyy scholar, and who compiled the creed of the companions and followers. As for issues of purification, prayers, fasting and the like, they are Shafi^iyy, while knowing that all Sunniyy schools of jurisdiction are on the right path and that the minor differences among them concerning some details is mercy for the nation.