24. [Pol Islam] Hassan Al-Turabi

In this lecture, Dr. Taimur Rahman, a distinguished political scientist and professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), examines the life, ideology, and political influence of **Hassan Al-Turabi**—the Sudanese Islamist leader, scholar, and key architect of political Islam in Sudan. As part of the Political Islam series, this lecture explores: ✅ Al-Turabi’s early life and intellectual influences ✅ His role in shaping Islamist politics in Sudan ✅ His vision for an Islamic state and governance ✅ His relationship with radical Islamist movements and global jihadists ✅ The impact of his political strategies on Sudan and beyond Dr. Rahman critically analyzes Al-Turabi’s blend of Islamic law and modern political thought, highlighting his controversial alliances and shifting political positions. Whether you're a student of political science, Islamic studies, or Middle Eastern history, this lecture provides valuable insights into one of the most complex figures in contemporary political Islam. #HassanAlTurabi #PoliticalIslam #DrTaimurRahman #LUMS #Sudan #IslamicGovernance #Geopolitics #MiddleEast