Sheikh Ragheb Harb and His Social and Political Role in Lebanon Until 1984

Abstract

The study of religious and political figures is one of the most important topics in the contemporary history of Lebanon, because these figures possess an intellectual vision and political awareness framed by the ideological dimension, which has a significant impact on the upward movement of society. Therefore, the topic of Sheikh Ragheb Harb and his political role in Lebanon until 1984 is from  Important topics because he is a prominent southern figure and has a clear role on the social, religious, political and jihadi levels. With his unique personality, he blends the legacy of revolutionary movement trends and the renewed militant Shiite thought with the ideas of the martyr Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, Mr Musa al-Sadr and Imam Khomeini in revolutionizing the Lebanese situation in the south socially and politically, especially against  The Israeli occupier and its role in confronting Israeli agents in Lebanese society until 1984, the year in which he was assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces in southern Lebanon.It is clear from the above that the religious factor and Islamic upbringing had a clear impact on the construction and development of the personality of Sheikh Ragheb Harb. He contributed effectively to the social aspect and charitable work, and to raising the scientific and ideological level of the young group in the southern villages in particular and of southern Lebanon in general.