The National Dimension in the Letters of the Jerusalemite Writer Khalil Sakakini to His Son 1931-1937

Abstract

This research represents an attempt to study the national dimension in the letters of the Jerusalem writer Khalil Sakakini that he wrote to his son during his studies in the United States of America in the period between 1931-1937, because these letters provide valuable information during an important period in the history of the Palestinian cause. This study dealt with five axes, the first axis represented by Sakakini's anticipation and his early prediction of the Zionist danger, while the second axis dealt with his position on the British Mandate policy over Palestine and his work in government jobs. As for the third axis, he talked about the General Islamic Conference that was held in the city of Jerusalem in 1931, while the fourth dealt with the revolution of Izz al-Din al-Qassam. Finally, the fifth axis talked about the 1936 revolution