Jerusalem, the Fall of
The fall of Jerusalem was a consequence of the ongoing civil wars caused by the competing Sunni and Shi’a perspectives on Islamic history. The Crusades, which began in 996, represented…
History
The Death of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)
Summary: Islam burst upon the global scene in the ‘7th century and transformed a nomadic people into prime movers of a world civilization. Prophet Muhammed (p) was the architect of…
ANCIENT DISCOVERY!! 7TH CENTURY MOSQUE DISCOVERED IN BANGLADESH – FIRST MOSQUE IN SOUTH ASIA?
A mosque, also known as a Masjid, is a place of worship for Muslims. Typically, mosques are used for communal prayers on Friday afternoons, known as Jumu’ah or Jami. In…
FROM RICHEST TO POOREST COUNTRY – HOW BRITAIN RUINED BANGLADESH
Before British rule, Bengal — the region that includes modern Bangladesh — was one of the richest and most productive economies in the world. Its fertile delta produced abundant crops,…
The Sunnah and its Importance
The Sunnah refers to the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad and serves as the second source of knowledge for Muslims. Muhammad is considered a perfect model for behavior.…
The world has failed the people of Gaza.
The world’s total failure to safeguard Palestinian civilians in Gaza over the past year is causing lasting harm to international law, with potentially alarming consequences for the entire globe. Over…
What is the Islamic belief regarding Jesus Christ? Was he indeed the Son of God?
What is the Islamic belief about Jesus Christ? Was he truly the Son of God? The religion of Islam requires belief not only in the Prophethood of Muhammad (sa), but…
The Seven Fuqaha of Madina*
Some scholars also include Abu Bakr ibn Abd ur-Rahman ibn al-Harith and Ubaydullah ibn Abdillah ibn Utbah ibn Mas’ud in this list. 1. **Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib (637-715)** **The Seven Fuqaha…
Crescent and Star Spangled: A Comprehensive Historical Analysis of Islam in the United States
The historiography of the United States has frequently marginalized the presence of Muslims, relegating Islam to the status of a late-20th-century arrival or a foreign importation. However, a rigorous examination…
The history and significance of the Hajj pilgrimage
The history of the Hajj is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and stretches back thousands of years. Significance of the Hajj The Hajj holds immense significance for Muslims, both individually…