The Mongol Invasions of Bilād al-Shām by Ghāzān Khān and Ibn Taymīyah's Three "Anti-Mongol" Fatwas

January 1, 2007Open Access

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The aim is to analyze the impact of the Mongol invasions on Bilād al-Shām and Ibn Taymīyah's responses through his fatwas.
Analysis of historical texts related to the Mongol invasions and related fatwas.
Comparative examination of primary sources on the Mamlūk Sultanate.
Contextual exploration of the political and religious implications of the invasions.
The study reveals the strategic significance of the Mongol invasions for the Mamlūk Sultanate.
Ibn Taymīyah’s fatwas provided a religious justification and mobilization strategy against the Mongols.
The fatwas influenced Islamic political thought during and after the invasions.

Examines Ghāzān Khān's invasions and Ibn Taymīyah's responses in historical context, suggesting significant implications for Islamic thought.

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Denise Aigle (2007) studied this question.

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