Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi
(1855-1902)
Syrian theologian and philosopher (c.1850-c.1902)
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'Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi (Arabic: عبد الرحمن الكواكبي, 1854 or 1855–1902) was a Syrian author and Pan-Arab solidarity supporter. He was one of the most prominent intellectuals of his time; however, his thoughts and writings continue to be relevant to the issues of Islamic identity and Pan-Arabism. His criticisms of the Ottoman Empire eventually led to Arabs calling for the sovereignty of the Arab Nations, setting the basis for Pan-Arab nationalism. Al-Kawakibi articulated his ideas in two influential books, Tabai al-Istibdad wa-Masari al-Isti’bad (The Nature of Despotism) and Umm Al-Qura (Mother of All Villages). He died in 1902 of “mysterious” causes. His family alleged that he was poisoned by Turkish agents.
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1855 Aleppo, Ottoman Empire
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1902 (aged 46) Cairo, Ottoman Empire
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