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.

Do you know Europe’s forgotten Muslim-majority country?

Edward Rowe 17 Min Read

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus may not be a familiar name, but it is home to nearly 400,000 Muslims.

Why the Muslims lost the mandate to rule

Hamdija Begovic 20 Min Read

In part one of a short series, Hamdija Begovic looks at the neo-Nietzschean alt-right and the loss of Muslim rule.

Gaza and boycott of the Prophet and Companions

Isaac Kareem 8 Min Read

Lessons can be learnt from the Quraysh boycott of the Messenger ï·º and the ongoing challenges faced by Gazans.

When Albanian Muslims rescued Europe’s Jews in the Holocaust

Edward Rowe 10 Min Read

In marking 80 years since Albanian Muslims risked all to save Jewish lives in the depths of the Holocaust, Edward Rowe speaks about the unsung heroes.

3 March 1924 — The Abolition of the Last Caliphate

Dilly Hussain 13 Min Read

Today marks 99 years since the destruction of the Ottoman Caliphate, heralding one of the darkest chapters in history, argues Dilly Hussain.

The Siege of Baghdad

Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin 7 Min Read

These days, we think of "sacking" to mean being out of a job. Historically, the term also referred to looting, plundering, or pillaging.