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A Historical Overview of Islam in Africa

A Historical Overview of Islam in Africa

It is astonishing how little attention is paid to the history of Muslims in Africa. African Muslim history suffers from the same neglect that characterizes Africa in general. Discover the history...
Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 07:43

Umar ibn Abdul Aziz: The Rightly Guided Reformer

Umar ibn Abdul Aziz: The Rightly Guided Reformer
"The responsibilities of the Caliphate have been thrust upon me without my desire or your consent. If you choose to select someone else as the Caliph, I will immediately step aside" ...
Last Updated on Monday, 03 September 2012 07:03

Saladin: A Benevolent Man Respected By Christians

Saladin: A Benevolent Man Respected By Christians
Saladin spared the lives of 100,000 Christians and saved his people from the Crusades. Saladin was known by both Christians and Muslims for his benevolence and good manners...
Last Updated on Sunday, 26 August 2012 12:10

The Four Imams: A Historical Turning Point

The Four Imams: A Historical Turning Point
How should today's Muslim scholars respond to rapid change? Our era needs scholars like the four imams, capable of independent thought, who can provide answers to today’s problems.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 06:23

Muhammad Al-Fatih: The Conqueror of Constantinople

Muhammad Al-Fatih: The Conqueror of Constantinople
"You will conquer Constantinople. Its commander is the best and its army (that will conquer it) is the best." Who was then the person about whom Prophet Muhammad gave glad tidings?
Last Updated on Saturday, 28 July 2012 15:20

Ibn Khaldun Innovating Sociology

Ibn Khaldun Innovating Sociology
He is considered a turning point in writing human history through innovating Sociology. Ibn Khaldun shook the global human thinking as he put a new plan, presented fresh ideas and wrote new laws.
Last Updated on Monday, 28 May 2012 09:54

Science and Scholarship in Al-Andalus

Science and Scholarship in Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain was a main bridge through which scientific, technological, and philosophical legacy of the 'Abbasid period, along with the achievements of Al-Andalus itself, passed into Europe.
Last Updated on Sunday, 20 May 2012 13:29

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