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22No. 293 | May 2025Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This involved a concerted effort to combat perceived distortions and deviations that had accumulated over time, which he believed were undermining the true spirit of Islam.An important element of Imam Khomeini%u2019s strategy involved identifying and critiquing what he termed %u201cAmerican Islam.%u201d By presenting this as a distorted and diluted version of the faith, he tried to raise awareness among Muslims about its perceived dangers. He argued that %u201cAmerican Islam%u201d was designed to weaken the revolutionary spirit of Islam, pacify its followers, and ultimately serve the interests of Western powers, particularly the United States. Through this critique, he tried to galvanize Muslims to resist external influences and uphold the integrity and authenticity of what he considered genuine Islamic principles. His discourse thus became a powerful tool for mobilizing support and promoting a specific vision of Islamic revivalism and resistance against perceived Western hegemony.1. The Idea of Disavowal of Polytheists in the Qur%u2019an and Sunnah:The idea of %u201cdisavowal of polytheists%u201d (also often called %u201cdisavowal of polytheists%u201d or Bara%u2019ah Min Al-Mushrekin) is a significant principle in Islam, deeply rooted in specific verses of the Qur%u2019an that address the relationship between Muslims and those who associate partners with God (polytheists). The most prominent example is found in Sura al-Tawbah (Chapter 9), particularly verses 1-3. Following the conquest of Mecca, a pivotal moment in early Islamic history, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) entrusted Imam Ali (AS) with the mission of reciting these verses to the pilgrims during the Hajj season. This declaration was far more than a simple announcement; it served as a formal repudiation of existing treaties with polytheistic tribes and a clear proclamation of the main incompatibility between monotheism, as practiced by Muslims, and the polytheistic beliefs common in Arabia. This event marked a turning point, solidifying the boundaries between the burgeoning Islamic