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 — some far greater than Genghis himself. In this article, I will be writing about one such man who was one of the […]
There are many life lessons that we can learn from lives of each of the prophets. This article discusses five life lessons that can be learned from the life of Prophet Adam (AS). The story of Prophet Adam (AS) teaches us many valuable lessons about things that we encounter daily in our lives.
From the earliest days of Islam, Muslim women have been and continue to be active leaders in the community. Aixa al-Hurra was one such lady known for her bravery and leadership skills. She belonged to the period when Muslim rule in Spain was falling apart. Named Aisha bint Muhammad ibn al-Ahmar, she was better known […]
Allah had sent Hz Hud (AS) to the people of ‘Ad. The people of ‘Ad lived in a land called al-Ahqaf (Sand Dunes). Now, it is a desert, but that wasn’t the case always. The people of ‘Ad used to worship idols. They were arrogant, highly unfair in conduct, and misused the Blessings of Allah. […]
In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in Masjids, Madrasas, palaces, and private homes. Despite the remarkable complexity of these designs,...
Recently, I got back after attending a conference in Aligarh Muslim University on the subject of “Intellectual Crisis of Muslim Ummah: Rethinking Traditional Solutions.” I...
Often in our haste to look up what Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, we do not pause to take note of who narrated the particular Hadith....
Islamophobia is the hatred, fear or prejudices towards Islam and Muslims. Were the people born with it? They obviously weren’t. I believe that Islamophobia is...
The best of Ibadah, Is the Shahadah, Manifested in, Salah on time, Paying Zakah, even if a dime, As well as observing fasting, And Hajj,...
Mathematics is an exact science that is commonly defined as ‘the way to study patterns and structures’. The verb ‘to cipher’ for example comes from...
I take off at every opportunity I can, be it with family, friends or alone, exploring, photographing and documenting interesting stuff in exotic destinations and...
Islamophobes have attacked me because I’ve written positively about Muhammad (PBUH), the Prophet of Islam. Because I am a Catholic, they consider me to be...
As we see the images of burning embassies and burnt flags unfolding across the Muslim world, it is easy for non-Muslims (and some Muslims too)...
The end of the Cold War did not spark the ‘end of history’ as American historian Francis Fukuyama famously stated, but according to Samuel Huntington...
“Prophet of Allah,” she pleaded, grabbing him by his cloak, “Tell not the people this, for they will give thee the lie and insult thee!”...
It was a mild autumn night. The library had closed, forcing me to forsake the pile of books I had been devouring and walk back...
