Kyadu Kadin
Kyadu Kadin | |
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 Kadin in 4561 CY, shortly after his exile from Wadiin | |
| Born | 11 Cubhaigh 4519 CY (731 AE) |
| Died | 29 Bomaigh 4596 CY (798 AE) (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Wadiin |
Kyadu Kadin (Wadiin: Kādīn Kyaḍū ʿAhan ṭū Kāṇūkā, 4519 – 4586 CY (731 – 808 AE)) was a Wadiin religious philosopher, novelist, and political theorist. He is known for extensive writings on the system of Kadinism, a democratic system of government meant to protect the ideals of Kunwidya.
Early life
Writings and philosophy
Origins of Kadin's political thought
Kadin was a proponent of a common religious doctrine among the lower classes in 4500s Wadiin called the Belief in the Ordinary Man, which asserts that the Prophet was not the sole receiver of Widya's vision, but rather he was the first man to properly adhere to the teachings of Widya. The thought that any man could serve Widya should he hear the call was an important belief to Kadin, and is thus what created one of the founding principles of Kadinism: democracy. Kadin was radical in his belief that being a descendant of the Prophet had no weight on your holiness, thus he viewed the royalty of Wadiin as wholly unnecessary and archaic. The Prophet was not unique because he was born royalty, he was unique because he was an ordinary man who chose to follow the light of Widya. Kadin believed in a system where the people and the Experts of Wadiin could vote for who they believed was most holy and ready, rather than adhere to the whims of a royalty that could be unholy and corrupt themselves. X
Exile from Wadiin
Life in Jvuzrada
In 4559 CY (771 AE), Kadin was officially exiled from Wadiin with agreement from the Dyaway, the Experts, and Jiyas. He was labelled a heretic but was spared the death penalty by Dyaway Shada III, mostly for fear of a popular uprising. Kadin's works and books were burned in Wadiin and Kadinism became heavily suppressed on the home island. Kadin travelled to Dhimrai, where he was offered asylum. He was offered sponsored classes to learn the Dhimze language to help him get acclimated, and he eventually learned to speak at a proficient level. Though he had survived execution, his exile left him depressed and melancholic. He would later state that he would've wished to die a martyr than to be exiled. Kadin would never write any future works on his thoughts and ideas, though would still discuss them with anyone who asked. He would also occasionally be invited to give lectures by the Royal University of Jvuzrada and unaffiliated political youth groups, where he would discuss the thought process behind his political systems and the history of Wadiin. During one of these lectures he would meet Udi Tzalos, a then young student of law and philosophy. Tzalos and Kadin would communicate frequently during this time, and they would spend long hours discussing politics and the creation of a more just system of government. Kadin eventually would persuade Tzalos to return to his home country and begin writing there, though the two would keep in touch via letters.
Retirement and withdrawal
In 4671 Kadin would cease lecturing and going to any public speaking events, as he lamented his inability to change the system in his home country. He became much more private and withdrawn, only ever speaking publicly through interviews. He spent most of his time contributing to the minority Kunwidya communities in Jvuzrada, and particularly of immigrants from Wadiin. He was known for teaching Dhimze to Wadiin immigrants, leading prayers for Kunwidya communities, and giving religious guidance to those who asked. Kadin would die in 4596, he had no children, as he had little interest in women.
Legacy
Kadin’s ideas would have lasting impacts on various Kunwidya communities across the world. His ideas and doctrine took hold largely in the overseas holdings of Wadiin, including the area of what is now the modern United Kadinist Provinces, though it also took root in United Territories of Anschuhe. Kadin would also be a major influence on the writings on Udi Tzalos, who would base some of the principles of Tzalism on Kadinism.