French Orientalist Marie-Pierre Valckman (Maryam Abu al-Dhahab) and Her Story With Imam Hussein (Peace be Upon Him)

Authors

Amal Suhail Abd AL-Husseini, Professor, College of Education, University of Kufa, IraqFollow
Kifah Saber Rashid, Professor, College of Islamic Sciences, Tikrit University, IraqFollow

Abstract

In the 19th century, violent colonial military campaigns aimed to control Muslim wealth, lands, and capabilities, leading to the displacement and death of Muslims. Despite this, Muslims resisted, defending their righteous sons and defending their homeland. Europeans believed that the Qur'an, the primary source for instilling the spirit of sacrifice and redemption among Muslims, would prevent them from subjugating them. This belief was based on the belief that Muslims possessed Hussein, a martyr who set an example of sacrifice and redemption. This historical inevitability confirmed the victory of faith over injustice and evil.

Keywords

Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), French orientalism, Marie-Pierre Valckman, Mariam Abu al-Dhahab, Western colonialism, Islamic societies

Article Type

Article

Recommended Citation

AL-Husseini, Amal Suhail Abd and Rashid, Kifah Saber (2025) "French Orientalist Marie-Pierre Valckman (Maryam Abu al-Dhahab) and Her Story With Imam Hussein (Peace be Upon Him)," NJF Islamic University Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64179/3080-7530.1016