History

The Odyssey reveals how civilisations die

Hamza Saleem

Homer saw what modern societies have forgotten: when a people casts aside the law above its desires, the house begins to collapse from within.

Preserving Islam’s scholarly independence

Ahmed Hammuda 13 Min Read

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

The ethnic cleansing of Muslims 30 years ago that few remember

Lukman Harees 11 Min Read

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

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.