Based on the Quran & Sunnah
On the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, during the final Hajj pilgrimage, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stood on the plain of Mount Arafat and delivered his Last Sermon. With thousands of Companions gathered around him, he shared a message that would continue to guide the Muslim Ummah until the end of time. The sermon carried the weight […]
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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 the north-west. They travelled through the Pamir Mountains, the Tarim Basin, Kansu, and Shensi. This route was part of the old Silk Road. Many Muslims […]
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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 Spain. Legend says he burned his own boats to prevent his troops from retreating, forcing them to fight with determination. Tariq’s army won many battles, […]
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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 — a story of Muslim cities whose names many people forget, even though their ideas still shape our science, architecture, trade, and daily lives. These […]
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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 an intercontinental invasion spanning over 3,000 miles from Spain to Palestine. At that time, the Islamic world was divided into three major factions: the Turks […]
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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 that transformation. His death in 632 presented the Islamic community with its first major challenge. The Muslims met this challenge by establishing the institution of the […]
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The characteristics of prophets in Islam are truly akin to the exquisite facets of a precious gem, each reflecting profound light and wisdom. Imagine a prophet as a lighthouse shining brightly in a dark night; their honesty, wisdom, and compassion serve as guiding lights as we navigate life’s often tumultuous waters. First and foremost, honesty […]
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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 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. […]
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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 of the historical record, ranging from Spanish colonial archives to antebellum plantation ledgers and 21st-century civil rights litigation, reveals a radically different narrative. Muslims have […]
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All around the world, over a billion Muslims pause their day at five specific times to pray. This beautiful act of worship is called Salah, and it is one of the most important pillars of Islam. But why do Muslims pray five times a day? What are the benefits of this regular practice? Let’s explore […]
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