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Discover the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri. From his leadership during the Algerian resistance against French colonization to his commitment to his Islamic religious beliefs & sufi mysticism. Abd al-Qadir impact reverberates through history. Join us as we explore one of the most fascinating and inspiring figures of modern history. Check out my linktree for more: Support Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: Or through a one-time donation: Also check out the Let's Talk Religion Podcast: Music by: Filip Holm Sources/Recomended Reading: Bouyerdene, Ahmed (2012). “Emir Abd El-Kader: Hero and Saint of Islam“. World Wisdom Books. Chittick, William (1989). “The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination“. Chittick, William (1998). “The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology“. State University of New York Press. Chodkiewicz, Michel (ed.) (1995). “The Spiritual Writings of Amir ʿAbd al-Kader“. State University of New York Press. Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - “The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)“. Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc. Kiser, John W (2015). “Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd El-Kader“. Monkfish Book Publishing Company. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Early Life & Education 4:20 French Invasion 5:56 War 10:11 Treatment of prisoners of war 12:59 War (cont.) 15:10 Islam & War 18:44 Abd al-Qadir Surrenders 20:24 Imprisonment in France 25:45 Damascus 26:30 Abd al-Qadir the Sufi 32:13 Ibn 'Arabi, Akbariyya & The Oneness of Being 35:31 Abd al-Qadir's Mystical Philosophy 41:25 Religious Tolerance? 46:50 Sufi Master 47:46 Saving Christians & Becoming a Hero 53:15 Final days & Death 55:43 Summary & Conclusions #abdelkader #islam #sufism
