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50No. 293 | May 2025Bara%u2019ah min Al-Mushrikin%u201d serves to delegitimize the oppressive structures%u2014often identified with both colonial legacies and modern geopolitical hegemony%u2014that sustain the occupation. In this view, the oppressors are not only political actors but are also condemned within a higher moral order.4. Contemporary Relevance and CriticismWhile the concept is spiritually uplifting for many, it is not without its critics. Some contemporary scholars caution that eschatological narratives may, if misapplied, lead to a sense of fatalism or justify violent resistance without a broader ethical framework (Hedayati-Kakhki, Islamic Political Thought: The Search for a New Paradigm). Thus, a balanced interpretation is required%u2014one that couples the promise of divine retribution with ongoing efforts for dialogue, peace, and justice.Nonetheless, for many on the ground in Palestine, the invocation of %u201cYaum Al-Bara%u2019ah min Al-Mushrikin%u201d is a deeply ingrained cultural and religious expression of hope. It is a reminder that their struggle is part of a larger cosmic narrative in which justice, both divine and human, will ultimately prevail.5. Concluding Remarks%u201cYaum Al-Bara%u2019ah min Al-Mushrikin%u201d represents more than an eschatological prediction; it is a symbol of ultimate liberation for the oppressed and a call to persist in the struggle against injustice. In the context of Palestine, it functions as both spiritual reassurance and political resistance, emphasizing that the struggle for justice is not only temporal but is underpinned by divine promise. For scholars and activists alike, this concept motivates a vision where the forces of tyranny are destined to be overthrown, and where the resilience of oppressed communities finds its divine validation.References1. Al-Quran. (n.d.). The Holy Quran.2. Ibn Kathir, I. (n.d.). Tafsir Ibn Kathir.3. Nasr, S. H. (2002). The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity. HarperSanFrancisco.3. Hedayati-Kakhki, M. (2019). Islamic Political Thought: The Search for a New Paradigm. Routledge.