Bayyuhum, Muḥammad Jamīl

Muhammad Jamil Bayham (Arabic: محمد جميل بيهم; 1887–1978) was an Arab-Lebanese historian, politician, writer and reformer who wrote dozens of books and articles. Hailing from an influential Sunni Muslim family in Beirut, Bayham advocated for Arab unity, emphasizing Arab pride, and asserting the preeminent position of Arabs in Islam. He was a staunch opponent of French rule and expressed disagreement with Lebanese people, particularly Christians, who asserted a Phoenician identity. Bayham worked for the independence of Syria and Lebanon, defended the Arabism of Palestine, and called for the liberation of women. He is considered a pioneer of the political, social and intellectual renaissance in Lebanon and the Arab world.