History

al-Asqa’s continued closure is affecting the entire Ummah

Dr. Osman Latiff

al-Aqsa stands closed while the Ummah gathers elsewhere. What happens when a masjid is left without its worshippers?

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

The Boy that Changed the World

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 25 Min Read

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

Babri Mosque: a conflict manufactured by British lies

Dr. Izzadeen Chowdhury 20 Min Read

British colonial lies underlying modern Hindu-Muslim conflict exposed