Islam and its Role in Sudanese-Egyptian Relations

Rulers, notables, and others. Among what was stated in this sermon was: "I inform you that salvation from God's punishment is only for those who adhere to their religion, which our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, brought. He manifested me with the Mahdist Caliphate and commanded me to care for creation by acting according to the approved Sunnah." (40)

The Islamic world was shaken by the appearance of the Mahdi of Sudan. A group migrated to him from all regions, from the Hijaz, India, the Maghreb, and Egypt, with the intention of visiting him, supporting him, and endorsing him. (55)

Among those who strongly supported the Mahdi, enthusiastically embraced the Mahdist revolution, became devoted to it, and defended it with their pens and tongues was the Egyptian, Mr. Ahmed Al-Awam. He had been exiled to Khartoum due to his participation in the Urabi Revolution and wrote a letter in support of the Mahdi dated July 1881. He called it "Nasihah Al-Awam" (Advice to the Common People). His letter had a magical effect on the hearts of the people of Khartoum, inciting them against Gordon and the government. His end came with his death for what he believed in. Gordon ordered his execution, and he was killed in the Eastern Palace. (15)

... Ibrahim Al-Zahra'i and Sheikh Ismail Abdul Qadir Al-Kordofani, who was imprisoned and died in its prisons in 1881. (70) He wrote a work on the history of the Mahdist Revolution.

The Period of the Condominium Rule and Egypt's Role in the Modern Sudanese Islamic Movement:

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Egyptian and British armies ruled Sudan. The British government was not reassured by the Egyptian influence among the officers, soldiers, and Egyptian officials. It feared the reactions of the Egyptian national movement on the Sudanese street. Therefore, Egyptians were not welcomed in Sudan. The manifestations of rebellion that occurred from time to time among the Sudanese regiments in the army might have had Egyptian officers behind them who were connected to national bodies in Egypt. (80)

... Islam. The English officials during the Condominium period viewed it with suspicion. Mr. Currie rejected a proposal to allocate financial aid to the Khalwas (Kuttabs). ... these officials in charge of education worked to create a blend between religious and secular education to limit the danger of reviving the Mahdia. (98)