Edward Rowe

Edward is a writer with an interest in Turkey and its neighbours. He has written on Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, and the Balkans, on topics such as Islamic heritage, history, politics, and culture, among others. He has written in such publications as the Caspian Post, Daily Sabah, and T-VINE Magazine. Edward also holds an MA in Turkish Studies from SOAS, University of London, and a BA in History and Study of Religions from the same institution. You may find him on X.
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Do you know Malta’s Ottoman Taj Mahal?

9 Min Read

Malta’s “Ottoman Taj Mahal” is a sight to behold, but it could also be seen as a symbol of the island’s deep Islamic history.

Tracing the City of London’s Ottoman links

12 Min Read

Did you know that London’s primary financial centre has many Ottoman connections?

Vikings, Turks, and an Abbasid Envoy

15 Min Read

The works of the 10th-century Muslim diplomat Ahmad ibn Fadlān help us better understand Viking history, including here in Britain.

Journalist writes Andalusian nashīd for persecuted Balkan Muslims

10 Min Read

A British Muslim journalist has composed a nashīd commemorating the massacre and displacement of Balkan Muslims over the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rebuilding al-Andalus?

16 Min Read

Moorish-inspired architecture in Europe reminds us of the greatness of al-Andalus and Islamic civilisation.

Five surprising Islamic connections to England

19 Min Read

England may be far from the Muslim-majority world, but the "green and pleasant land" has had many interesting links to Islam.

Sarajevo: The Ummatic City

9 Min Read

The Bosnian capital is an exemplar of Islamic solidarity, showing Muslims how to advocate for the Ummah from an individual to government level.

Cyprus’ Islamic heritage, from Sahaba to Sultans

11 Min Read

The island of Cyprus has a treasure trove of Islamic heritage, some among Europe’s oldest, dating back as far as the Sahaba.

Britain’s first ever Turkish mosque at risk of closing

6 Min Read

Do you know about the London mosque that has links to an Ottoman princess? Masjid Ramadan in Hackney is fighting for its survival.

Do you know Europe’s forgotten Muslim-majority country?

17 Min Read

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus may not be a familiar name, but it is home to nearly 400,000 Muslims.