What was Qutb's posthumous status that strengthened his influence?
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A Martyr
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Qutb's posthumous status as a martyr strengthened his influence because it made him appear to be a victim of the oppressive regime and it increased his credibility as a religious leader. His death made him a symbol of resistance and gave his ideas a moral force that they would not have had otherwise.
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