Prophetic Foresight on Jerusalem and Its Surroundings Contemporary Intellectual and Geopolitical Perspectives

-, Ahmed Salman Obaid

doi:10.34278/aujis.2025.187615

	Prophetic Foresight on Jerusalem and Its Surroundings Contemporary Intellectual and Geopolitical Perspectives
Anbar University Journal of Islamic Sciences
Article 11, Volume 16, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 1105-1142 PDF (6.57 M)
DOI: 10.34278/aujis.2025.187615
Author
Ahmed Salman Obaid -
The Great Imam College (may God have mercy on him) University
Abstract
This research examines the prophetic foresight regarding Jerusalem and its surroundings, revealing a multidimensional strategic vision that intertwines religious, intellectual, and geopolitical perspectives. Prophetic traditions underscore Jerusalem's centrality as a sacred symbol and a critical axis in regional and global dynamics, emphasizing the Muslim Ummah's responsibility to deeply comprehend its significance, safeguard the intellectual integrity of its youth, and align its efforts with its civilizational mission. The study calls for intensified academic exploration of prophetic traditions addressing contemporary and future challenges, advocating for the establishment of specialized research institutions dedicated to integrating these insights with the Ummah’s pressing issues. It stresses the importance of embedding Jerusalem's religious and strategic significance into public consciousness through education and media, fostering an awareness of its role as a pivotal cultural and geopolitical center. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to develop actionable strategies rooted in prophetic teachings to enhance the Ummah’s political and intellectual resilience, while advancing geopolitical discourse informed by Islamic values. By aligning prophetic insights with contemporary realities, this vision urges the Muslim Ummah to cultivate civilizational awareness, strengthen its cultural and intellectual framework, and effectively navigate the challenges of the modern era.
Keywords
Al-Quds; Jerusalem; Prophetic Foresight; Levant Islamic Philosophical Thought

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