Z A Rahman, Author at Islam21c

Z A Rahman

Z.A Rahman is a community activist and a member of a large Mosque in the UK. He has a keen interest in politics and history, particularly Islamic history. He also enjoys traveling and has visited numerous countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

57 Articles

The Battle between the Islamic Caliphate and China

18 Ram 41 ◦︎ 11 May 20 18 Min Read

"The battle determined the question which of the two civilisations, the Chinese or the Muslim, should predominate in the land..."

Ramadān: the Month of Heroes & Victory

12 Ram 41 ◦︎ 5 May 20 20 Min Read

Ramadan is not only famous for fasting but for victories that changed the course of history.

The name of the Muslim that will liberate al-Aqsa

3 Saf 41 ◦︎ 2 Oct 19 12 Min Read

It was on this day in 1187 that Salāh al-Dīn had liberated Quds (Jerusalem) and Al-Aqsa from the Crusaders after 88 years of occupation. Z A Rahman relives the moment Al-Aqsa was mercilessly taken by the Crusaders and how it was mercifully won back by Salāh al-Dīn and how it will be liberated once more InshaAllah

Glad tidings of Hind

19 Hij 40 ◦︎ 20 Aug 19 17 Min Read

In a current period of turmoil for Muslims in India, Z A Rahman brings a message of hope from prophetic words regarding Hind.

Tariq Ibn Ziyad: Invader or Liberator?

18 Jm1 40 ◦︎ 24 Jan 19 24 Min Read

"...the Muslims were welcomed by a large proportion of the ruling aristocracy and the Jews."

Bethlehem: A City of Islam

17 Rb2 40 ◦︎ 24 Dec 18 8 Min Read

Bethlehem is a city that is famous for being the alleged birth place of one of the greatest and mightiest Messengers of Allāh, ʿIsā / Jesus (ʿalayhi al-Salām).

Hajj: Striving in the Path of Allāh

9 Hij 39 ◦︎ 20 Aug 18 9 Min Read

When one considers the purpose of the Hajj and the rituals that are involved in performing it, it becomes quite apparent that a Hajji is in the same state of mind as the Mujāhid.