Tag: history2016

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.

Australia’s forgotten Islamic roots

Ayshah Syed 11 Min Read

Australia Day; a day of progress, a day of fireworks and laser shows, a day of communities gathering, unified in celebration of what makes Australia great – or so they would have

The Lasting Legacy of Islam in Malta

Z A Rahman 20 Min Read

  Many today question whether Islām and Muslims have a place in Europe. Yet not many of us know that Muslims ruled not only Spain but other countries in Europe like Portugal,

Japan & the Last Caliphate: Dawn of Robotics?

Z A Rahman 11 Min Read

When the Rising Sun met the Crescent Moon The history of robots has its origins in the ancient world. Even as early as the 12th Century, Muslims such as al-Jazari were making

The Remarkable Story of Islamic Turkey

Dr Mohamed Soudan 15 Min Read

Dr Mohamed Soudan, Foreign Relations Secretary of Egypt's democratically elected Freedom and Justice Party, led by President Mohammad Morsi, and one of five members of the Muslim Brotherhood's Arbitration Committee that arbitrates

The Islamic History of the Champions of Europe – Portugal

Z A Rahman 6 Min Read

Portugal was once an Islamic kingdom The Portugal football team were crowned champions of Europe for the first time in their history after overcoming France in the Euro 2016, European Cup. It

When Constantinople became Istanbul | A celebration of modern times

Ahmed Hammuda 8 Min Read

There is no comparison between the honour and nobility of Islam conquering nations and the disgrace and degradation left by Crusader and Safavid campaigns. When Islam and peace were spread to all

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Seville

Z A Rahman 13 Min Read

Seville’s Islāmic Heritage The city of Seville has once again been propelled to our attentions with Sevilla FC recently being crowned champions of the Europa League for a third successive year, this

Zionist Ideology is the Struggle of Our Generation

Z A Rahman 14 Min Read

As many of you will have seen from recent events, there has been a real aggressive push from the Zionist lobby in aiming to shut down debate of Israel once and for

The History of Muslim Resistance in the West Indies

Z A Rahman 13 Min Read

The recent victory of the West Indies over England in the recent cricket World Cup reminded me of the great struggle that was faced by millions of Muslims, many of whom were