Islam in China
Islam came to China in two main ways. One way was by sea from the south-east. Muslim traders travelled by ship to Canton. The other way was by land from…
History
Muslim Spain: A Long Time Ago Story
Nearly 800 years ago, Muslims ruled a significant part of Spain. This period began in the year 711 when a leader named Tariq led his soldiers across the sea to…
The Spiritual Sanctuary Beyond Home and Work
Rebuilding the “Third Space”: Why Local Masjids Need to Evolve is an important conversation for Muslims today. We live in a fast-moving, secular world where many people are searching for…
The Lost Art of Muslim Culture
There was a time when Muslim culture was not thin, rushed, or flat. It was rich, textured, and deeply alive. It was carried in the lines of architecture, in the…
The Forgotten Muslim Cities That Shaped the World
When we think about the cities that shaped our world, a few familiar names usually come to mind: Athens, Rome, London, Paris. But there is another story we often overlook…
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…
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.…