History

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...

In this short article, I would like to share some historical notes about Islam’s first connections with Sub-Saharan (i.e. Black) Africa.

Imagine a legendary city in 16th century West Africa where thousands of Black African students pondered over the latest ideas in science, mathematics, and medicine.

Rebellion against unjust rulers was common among the scholars of the Salaf, in this part of the series Ahmed Hammuda highlights the era of the Tabi'un, including the great Imams Abu Hanifa and Malik.

In the age of fictional superheroes, Sh Shaqur Rehman tells the story of a boy who really did change the world.

British colonial lies underlying modern Hindu-Muslim conflict exposed

Ahmed Hammuda recounts one of the bloodiest massacres of unarmed protesters in recent world history, whose perpetrators are still at large...

"Scholars of Hadīth have a profound history of political opposition."

"This prayer was not only a ritual act of worship but a bold statement to the world of the resurgence of Turkey’s Islamic heritage."