Sufyan bin Uzayr
Islam: The Forgotten Aspect of Rumi’s Poetry
Rumi has become a household name in the world of poetry. Be it in meme culture, or internet statuses or just popular literature, translations of Rumi’s poetry are easy to come across.…
1–2 minutesRemembering Nur ad-Din Zengi: The Light of Faith
It’s not easy to live up to your name if you’re named “Light of the Faith”. Nur ad-Din Zengi did a fine job at that, though. Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi, often spelled…
1–2 minutesBerke Khan: The Mongol who Stood for Islam
When it comes to the history of Mongols, most people are aware of Genghis Khan and his expeditions/conquests. However, the same amount of recognition is not enjoyed by many other Mongol leaders…
1–2 minutesTurkey Coup Attempt: Propaganda Beats Journalism
Few days back, Turkey witnessed an unsuccessful coup conducted by certain factions within the Turkish military. The Turkey coup d’état attempted to overthrow the Erdoğan government and install military dictatorship. Amidst all…
1–2 minutesAyatollah Khamenei: Insulting Aisha (RA) is Prohibited
Some days back, Shia leader Ayatollah Khamenei officially issued a fatwa, prohibiting the hurling of insults towards Hz Aisha (RA), the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This fatwa comes in response to…
1–2 minutesMuhammad Ali: An American Muslim
Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer this world has ever known, is no more. The fact that he is gone is difficult to swallow. For years, Ali was renowned as a larger than…
1–2 minutesIslamophobia And The Arabic Language
While both sane and insane voices exist in every society, it is common knowledge by now that Islamophobes are pretty loud in the West, especially in USA. The story of Ahmed, the…
1–2 minutesRemembering Dayton Accords, 1995
Back in the early 1990s, a war broke out in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over 100,000 people lost their lives, and over two million were displaced. Rape, prison camps and genocide of Bosnian…
1–2 minutesHistory of Major Religions in Under 3 Minutes
I came across a video, posted by Business Insider, that shows how religions spread around the world. This video, primarily an interactive map, shows the growth of major religions such as Hinduism,…
1–2 minutesMiddle East: The Way Forward
Ever since World War I, if there is one region of the world that has been in constant turmoil, it is the Middle East (or West Asia, whichever way you like to…
1–2 minutesThe Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India
Islamic architecture can be seen all around the world. India is one such country where Islamic art and architecture is indeed very prominent. Often, in foreign discourses, the discussion about Islamic architecture in…
1–2 minutesA Morisco’s Appeal To The Ottoman Sultan
In Europe, the late 15th and early 16 centuries were periods of great political upheaval. On one hand, the Ottoman Empire was gaining momentum and it would soon emerge as the biggest…
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