Through the Eyes of the Mufti

The Essays of Haj Amin, Translated and Annotated
Mufti Haj Amin al-Husayni (1897-1974) was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader in Mandatory Palestine. This book presents the Mufti’s essays, including notes and essays which reply to the ideas presented by Haj Amin.
Mufti Haj Amin al-Husayni (1897-1974) was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader in Mandatory Palestine, yet he had no chance of prevailing against the well-organized Zionist movement with its international support. The Palestinian Party that he headed after the World War I was split, conflicted and rife with corruption. In particular, it was isolated, with neighboring Arab countries more concerned with their own problems. In light of this, Haj Amin sought to enlist the help of the Arab and Muslim world in favor of the Palestinians. How did he do this? When appealing to the Arab world, he utilized the myth that Zionists would use Israel as a base from whi