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?

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.

Our family’s journey from Nakba to genocide

Shaykh Ali Hammuda Ahmed Hammuda 11 Min Read

The life of our grandfather, Mohammad Ali Hammuda — headmaster, calligrapher, linguist, and poet — is emblematic of millions.

Cyprus’ Islamic heritage, from Sahaba to Sultans

Edward Rowe 11 Min Read

The island of Cyprus has a treasure trove of Islamic heritage, some among Europe’s oldest, dating back as far as the Sahaba.

Nakba, Netanyahu the Elder, and the Rotting Apple of Zionism

Ahmed Hammuda 15 Min Read

The web of Zionism and all its forms is rooted in ethnic cleansing, Benjamin Netanyahu is only its current face.