History

Road to Uyghur genocide accelerated after Ürümqi massacre

Abdulhakim Idris

Abdulhakim Idris explores how colonial policies, state repression, and the Ürümqi massacre paved the way for the Uyghur genocide.

Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3)

Ahmed Hammuda 11 Min Read

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

From Prisoner to President: Remembering Bosnian Hero Alija Izetbegović

Ahmad Jomaa 19 Min Read

A man that saved countless lives, inspired nations, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.

Ella Collins – The Woman Who Led Malcolm X

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla 24 Min Read

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

Islam reached Africa before Madinah even existed

Kasim Tekin 15 Min Read

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

Timbuktu: Empire of Knowledge

Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick 16 Min Read

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.

Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 2)

Ahmed Hammuda 13 Min Read

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