Catalyst of Muslim revival from "summary" of Hajjaj Bin Yusuf by Rais Ahmad Jaffri
The topic of Muslim revival can be traced back to the impact of Hajjaj Bin Yusuf, a prominent figure in Islamic history. His actions helped to revive and strengthen the Islamic faith among his people, leading to a renewal of the Muslim world.- The Islamic faith was revitalized in the 8th century by a powerful leader known as 'Hajjaj bin Yusuf'. He used his influence to promote and spread the faith throughout the region.
- An important consequence of Hajjaj's reforms was that it reestablished the centre of Islamic civilization and united it into one powerful regional unity.
- Additionally, Hajjaj's policies started a beautiful era of Islamic art, literature and culture that is still admired today.
- He also built mosques and religious schools, which helped to spread Islamic education as well as the values, beliefs and rituals associated with the faith.
- In this way, Hajjaj bin Yusuf transformed his land into a beacon of knowledge, religion and resplendent culture for all to admire.
- His reforming initiatives included establishing universities, inviting scholars, formulating laws and generating revenue sources to cultivate knowledge.
- Moreover, he introduced fairer taxation systems that benefited both citizens and rulers.
