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“A day will come when the nationalists will find themselves the only defenders of Islam. They will have to give a special meaning to it if they want the Arab nation to have a good reason for survival.”

Quote by Michel Aflaq

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Michel Aflaq was a Lebanese philosopher who is considered one of the pioneers of Arab nationalism and socialism. His ideas have had a profound impact on the political and social landscape of the Middle East. more

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