Ukraine, Islam & the Current Conflict
Abdal Hakim Murad|/by/abdal-hakim-murad
Abdal Hakim Murad|/by/abdal-hakim-murad
Cambridge Muslim College|/source/cambridge-muslim-college
By: Abdal Hakim Murad Source: Cambridge Muslim College May 19, 2022 No Comments
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The current conflict in Ukraine has led some to wonder what Islam’s relationship is with the region. In this short reflection Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad provides a unique historical perspective to the orientation of Muslims in Eastern Europe.
Category: Europe, Featured, Videos, World Affairs
Topics: Genghis Khan, History, Islam In Europe, Mongols, Ottoman Empire, Russia, Ukraine
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Topics: Genghis Khan, History, Islam In Europe, Mongols, Ottoman Empire, Russia, Ukraine
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