ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn Aḥmad ibn Masʿūd al-Kawākibī, known as al-Sayyid al-Furātī (d. 1320/1902)

Ibn Ahmad Sayyid Furati Kawakibi, known as Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi in Arabic, was a distinguished intellectual and writer. He is best remembered for his critical analysis of despotism and his advocacy for Islamic reform. His seminal works, 'Umm al-Qura' and 'Taba'i' al-Istibdad wa-Masari' al-Isti'bad', delve into the themes of tyranny and the necessity for spiritual and political renewal within the Muslim community. Through his writings, he sought to address the challenges facing the Muslim wo...See more