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What is the ruling on the phrase "the Muhammadan Revolution or the Islamic Revolution"?

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The questioner : May Allah reward you, esteemed Shaykh: Some writers write about the content of revolutions.

The questioner : In.

The Shaykh : Regarding the content of revolutions, they write things like "the Muhammadan Revolution."

The Shaykh : The revolution.

The questioner : Yes.

The Shaykh : I seek refuge in Allah.

The questioner : They write "the Muhammadan Revolution" and "the Islamic Revolution." Is this a correct expression, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : No, it is not correct.

The questioner : And how do we respond to them? May Allah reward you.

The Shaykh : Did Allah call it a revolution?

The questioner : No.

The Shaykh : Or did He call it guidance, guidance and truth?
O Mankind, the Messenger has come to you with the truth يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَكُمْ الرَّسُولُ بِالْحَقِّ
[An-Nisa 4:170]
A person might come and say "the Napoleon Revolution" and other revolutions, do you understand? Convey this to the people in your lands and say: "O people, this is truth, this is light, this is guidance, this is healing."

The questioner : Is there an Islamic revolution?

The Shaykh : No, there is no Islamic revolution, absolutely not. An Islamic guidance is fine, yes, on the right side, yes.
Source alathar.net

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