Origins and Ideology of Ba'athism Ba'athism, founded in 1940s Damascus by a Christian advocating Arab socialism and nationalism, rejects Islamic principles. It views the Quran as mere literature representing Arab culture. The Assad regime in Syria has governed since 1970 under this ideology.
Syrian Uprising: Divided Religious Opinions The Syrian uprising against Bashar al-Assad divided religious scholars into three groups: those supporting it as valid resistance, others viewing it as tribulation to avoid involvement, and some accused of aligning with the regime due to their stance.
Historical Context Leading to Middle Eastern Disintegration Post-1924 caliphate dissolution led to colonial invasions across Muslim lands like Libya and Algeria. Resistance movements emerged but failed long-term unity resulted in fragmented nation-states dominated by oppressive regimes such as Egypt's Gamal Abdel Nasser or Syria’s Assads.
'Arab Spring': A Catalyst for Regional Unrest 'Arab Spring,' starting from Tunisia spread discontents throughout North Africa & Middle East including organic protests within oppressed Syrians opposing brutalities inflicted upon political prisoners leading towards mass demonstrations met violently escalating armed conflicts backed externally creating chaos till date