Political History

Bakkai al-Kunti, Ahmad al-
West African religious and political leader during the 19th century, known for his accommodationist approach towards European Christian presence and for his influence in the Qadiri brotherhood.
Democratic Party (Turkey)
An influential political party in Turkey that ruled from 1950 to 1960, significantly impacting the role of Islam in Turkish society.
Islam in Tunisia
Overview of the role and history of Islam in Tunisia, its schools of thought, political reforms, and impact on society.
Partai Muslimin Indonesia (Parmusi)
An Indonesian political party formed in 1960 after the Islamic modernist party Masjumi was banned.
Welfare Party
The Welfare Party (Refah Partisi, RP) was a Turkish Islamist political organization established in 1983.
Grand Vizier
The sultan’s absolute deputy in the Ottoman Empire responsible for military and civil matters.

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