History

Bosnia and Palestine share more than many realise

Amir Telibećirović

Examining the political, cultural, and historical experiences that Bosniaks and Palestinians have in common.

Vikings, Turks, and an Abbasid Envoy

Edward Rowe 15 Min Read

The works of the 10th-century Muslim diplomat Ahmad ibn Fadlān help us better understand Viking history, including here in Britain.

Battle for truth has endured from Badr to Gaza

Dr. Miraj Din 5 Min Read

Take a look at the 313 who shaped our civilisation and we can reclaim the meaning of heroism.

Journalist writes Andalusian nashīd for persecuted Balkan Muslims

Edward Rowe Haris Tagari 10 Min Read

A British Muslim journalist has composed a nashīd commemorating the massacre and displacement of Balkan Muslims over the 19th and 20th centuries.

Rebuilding al-Andalus?

Edward Rowe 16 Min Read

Moorish-inspired architecture in Europe reminds us of the greatness of al-Andalus and Islamic civilisation.

How far will India go in manipulating the future of Mauritius?

Abu Aziz 22 Min Read

Along with wax tablets and Arabic, Mauritius has a hidden Muslim past but its future needs stability more than ever.

Five surprising Islamic connections to England

Edward Rowe 19 Min Read

England may be far from the Muslim-majority world, but the "green and pleasant land" has had many interesting links to Islam.