Jamal al-Din al-Afghani

Jamal al-Din al-Afghani was a 19th-century Islamic thinker and activist from the Middle East, known for promoting modernization and reform within the Muslim world. He emphasized the importance of education, scientific progress, and unity among Muslims to strengthen their societies and resist Western domination. Al-Afghani saw political activism as essential for social change and encouraged critical thinking while respecting Islamic traditions. His ideas influenced many modernist movements and thinkers, shaping ongoing debates about tradition, modernization, and global identity in the Muslim world.