CULTIVATING THE RELIGIOUS DIMENSION IN FACING HUMAN BARBARISM: THE SYRIAN CASE AS A MODEL

Abstract

The study commenced by articulating the importance of the religious dimension in confronting human barbarism inflicted on the Syrian populace. The Syrian case was chosen as a model due to its prominence on the international stage, surpassing the Palestinian case in terms of barbarism. This study defined human barbarism and its manifestations, including murder, rape, displacement, and deprivation of human rights. It delved into the historical aspects of events in Syria, elucidating the geography, borders, and historical progression of the Syrian tragedy, starting from French colonization and the historical links between it and the Assad family (referred to as the “beast family”. The research defined the concepts of good and evil, exposed the abhorrent sectarianism of barbarism within the savage Assad family, and highlighted the importance of the religious dimension in standing against this barbarism. It emphasized the necessity of appreciating divine wisdom, having faith in the absolute justice of God in holding the perpetrators accountable and supporting the oppressed, and in diminishing the value of worldly life while understanding the importance of attachment to the hereafter.