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==What Is Haqqislam==
Haqqislam (from the Arabic “Haqq Islam”: New Islam) is a faction in Infinity founded on a philosophical revision of modern Islamic culture and faith. The faction rejects dogmatic, fundamental, religious concerns and instead focuses on the ‘Search for Knowledge’ and humanism. Haqqislam society is interested in wisdom and the value of the individual rather than old traditions.

The story of Haqqislam starts in the late 21st century with its creator Farhad Khadivar. His proposition was to create a branch of Islamic thinking that prioritised rationality, and rejected authoritarian religious scholars and fanaticism. His vision was to return Islam to a golden age in which individuals could focus on the exploration of science, mathematics, and philosophy. He thought this could be achieved through religious reform.

Farhad attracted many followers, particularly due to his gift for communicating with the rich and powerful. Influential individuals such as the PR expert Hamid al-Din al-Hamdani joined the cause. This ensured that Khadivar’s message spread globally. However, traditional Islamic nations persecuted Haqqislamites, and other democracies viewed them with suspicion. The ideas behind Haqqislam met fierce resistance on Earth.

The answer to Haqqislam’s problems lay in space. A collaboration between Haqqislamite astronomers and NASA resulted in the discovery of the planet Bourak. Unfortunately, this planet, Bourak, orbited too close to its nearby star, resulting in extremely high temperatures. Undeterred, scientists and geologists quickly set to work terraforming the planet and faithful Haqqislamites began ariving in droves, finding the atmosphere not too dissimlar from many Middle Eastern nations we are familiar with today.

Since the discovery of Bourak, Haqqislam has become a predominant power in the Human Sphere (the Human Sphere refers to mankind in its entirety – including the various planets that are now inhabited). One reason for this is its monopoly on the trade of Silk, which is a pharmaceutical substance that is essential to the process of resurrection and other advanced medical procedures. This monopoly, along with Haqqislam’s innovative mercantile tendencies, have enabled the faction to quickly develop and see great success.

Haqqislam is considered a nation of scholars, merchants, healers, and great thinkers. Their hospitals and spas are recognised as being at the cutting-edge of the healthcare industry. Haqqislamite caravansaries can be found across the Human Sphere. These caravansaries act as places to stay and do business for travelling merchants. Haqqislam both profits from and supports free trade across the breadth of human civilization. Their exports of luxury, semi-luxury, and medicinal products are highly sought after and some are absolutely essential for the day-to-day runnings of humanity.

Supporting Haqqislam’s economic activity is a well organised military, which consists of forces from across the various regions of Bourak. Due to the wide-ranging regions they represent, the Haqqislamite military contains a disparate mixture of units each with a different approach to combat. This grants Haqqislamite commanders a wealth of tactical options. However, in accordance with Bourak’s desert climate, light troops are favoured for their rapid deployment and maneuverability.

Haqqislam’s standing force is recognised as the most numerous in the Human Sphere and these brave men and women are ultimately responsible for the safety of the citizens and trade routes that continue to define the faction.

(Taken from the Haqqislam blog [https://underbourakssun.wordpress.com/2017/03/11/starting-with-haqqislam-what-is-haqq/ UnderBouraksSun])