History

Sh Ali Hammuda introduces a new collaborative series with Dr Uthman Lateef, Ust Fatima Barkatulla, Sh Bilal Ismail, Moazzam Begg, Dilly Hussain, and many more on a very important theme

Did you know 'Umar b. al Khattab was accused of burning down the Alexandrian Library?

"The erosion of scholarly independence can be attributed to the nature of the modern nation state itself," writes Ahmed Hammuda, as he discusses the historic features that were pivotal to cementing an independent and objective scholarly tradition free of political meddling and manipulation.

In this instalment, Ahmed Hammuda describes how scholars of the past not only curtailed the political establishment but empowered society to morally ‘punish’ it should it lose sight of justice.

Between politicised religious institutions and tempting salaries, how did Islam’s scholars maintain their independence?

Remembering the history of the forgotten refugees and celebrating the incredible legacy of the people of Abyssinia.

The Muslim community were not aliens but were there for 1,000 years. But that did not stop the 'Nakba' of 30 years ago

The remarkable history of Ahl al-Hadīth from the first three generations of the Salaf shows them bringing truth to power and sacrificing their souls and reputations to that effect. Such reveals the enormous gulf between them and the many contemporaries who deceptively claim they are the continuation of that legacy.

A man that saved countless lives, inspired nations, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state. Today marks 17 years since one of the most influential Islamic and political figures, Alija Izetbegović (rahimahu Allāh), passed to meet his Lord (subḥānahu wa taʿālā).

She remains somewhat of an unsung hero in Muslim circles whenever Malcolm X is discussed...