Omar Al-Mokhtar - The Lion of the Desert

This episode retraces the life of the legendary Libyan sheikh Omar Al-Mokhtar, an iconic figure of Islamic resistance against colonialism. Drawn from the work Umar Al-Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert by Ali Muhammad As-Sallabi, this account highlights his education within the Sannusi movement, his piety, courage, and generosity.
Discover how he led the jihad in Cyrenaica against Italian occupation, up until his arrest, trial, and execution in 1931 — a moving testimony to a man whose nobility and unshakable faith were acknowledged even by his enemies.
📘 A story of resistance, faith, and dignity.
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