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What is a ribat/rabat/rabbat, really?
Ribat: The Historical Link Between Sufism, Jihad, Islamic Architecture and Dawah

I have come across this word and concept before but not in great detail. I’m going to explore it here because I think this is the key to what makes Awliya and Imams- the real peoples of distinction. Furthermore, its amazing how a few hadith and verses of the Quran were applied so boldly and successfully.
Interesting, written from by a Muslim for a Muslim audience. Particularly useful when applied to the Ground Zero/Cordoba Initiative "mosque".

Posted by: 2010-09-17
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