1--- 2title: "🕌 The Revolutionary Legacy of Jamal al-Din al-Afghani" 3description: "Delve into the life of Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, one of the earliest reformist Muslim leaders who utilized Islam to advocate for anti-imperialism and pan-Islamism. Discover his contributions to political activism and the unity of Sunni and Shia Muslims." 4date: 2023-10-01 5author: "Amina Al-Fahad" 6tags: 7 - Islam 8 - Jamal al-Din al-Afghani 9 - Pan-Islamism 10 - Islamic Modernism 11 - Anti-imperialism 12categories: 13 - Religion 14 - Islamic Studies 15 - Political Activism 16keywords: 17 - Afghani 18 - Jamal al-Din al-Afghani 19 - Pan-Islamism 20 - Modernist Islam 21 - Muslim Solidarity 22--- Defining Jamal al-Din al-Afghani Jamal al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897), was a significant thinker and political activist often noted for his influential role in the modern Islamic political scene. Although his name suggests Afghan origins, evidence points to his upbringing in Iran, a fact often debated among historians. His early education took place in Iran and Iraq, shaping his encounters with Islamic jurisprudence and Western colonial powers.