The next front: Jerusalem
By Mohammad Abu Rumman|19:04 June 6, 2026| US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently responded to a question from a member of the U.S. Senate regarding media reports about American-Israeli plans […]
Saudi Arabia discovers inscription mentioning Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab
by Anadolu Agency ISTANBUL Jun 10, 2026 – Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl A rock inscription bearing the name of Umar ibn al-Khattab discovered during archaeological surveys in the Medina region. (Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission) Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of […]
Rare Kaaba gate artifact on display at Makkah exhibit
Dating back to 1707 A.D., the plaque consists of six interconnected pieces mounted on an iron base and engraved with Qur’anic verses in exquisite Arabic calligraphy. (SPA) SPA June 08, 2026 MAKKAH: The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture contains rare historical artifacts documenting the care given to the […]
Forgotten giants: Prominent Muslim women who shaped the Islamic Golden Age
Adejumo Yaseer Oladimeji8th June 2026Save Image: The Cleveland Museum of Art/Unsplash Many people today assume that Islam deprived women of their rights and restricted their intellectual and social participation. However, historical evidence […]
Some Prominent figures in Muslim philanthropy
Andrew Milner View related content by region and theme Article featured in the September 2018 issue of Alliance magazine Special feature 4 September 2018 Author… Andrew Milner View more from this author Alliance associate editor Andrew Milner profiles some of the world’s key Muslim philanthropists Sultan Qaboos, OmanSultan Qaboos bin Said […]
Islamic Golden Age
*, The Golden Age, The Legacy The Islamic Golden Age is traditionally dated from the mid-7th century to the mid-13th century during which Muslim rulers established one of the largest empires in history. During this period, artists, engineers, scholars, poets, philosophers, geographers, and traders in the Islamic world contributed to agriculture, the […]
Saudi Arabia begins pilgrim departures as Hajj 2026 ends
Saudi Arabia begins pilgrim departures as Hajj 2026 ends Previous 1 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics. (SPA) 2 / 5 More than 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year, according to figures released by the General […]
Israeli violations extend to the Muslim call to prayer
Daoud Kuttab June 04, 2026 On Eid Al-Adha, as prayers and greetings traveled across communities, a troubling signal rose from West Jerusalem: an Israeli ministerial committee approved a measure that […]
A closer look at the Grand Mosque’s sound system
A closer look at the Grand Mosque’s sound system Previous Special 1 / 2 The Grand Mosque in Makkah, June 17, 2012. (AFP) Special 2 / 2 A minaret of the Grand […]
Iranian pilgrims begin returning from Saudi Arabia by air
Approximately 30,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj this year, representing one-third of Iran’s allotted quota. June 2, 2026 | 12:12 AM Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Iranian pilgrims started returning from […]
Sovereignty, Palestine and power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative
By Ramzy Baroud|18:09 May 19, 2026| Share Story US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy […]
Makkah sky witnesses near-perfect solar alignment over Holy Kaaba
The sun’s almost perfectly alignment with the Holy Kaaba in Makkah happens once every 33 years, according to astronomers. (SPA photo) Arab News May 29, 2026 MAKKAH: The sky over […]
1.7m pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year
1.7m pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year The increased attendance also underscores the Kingdom’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency. (SPA) MOHAMMED AL-KINANI May 27, 2026 ARAFAT: […]
Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah
Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah Previous 1 / 4 Pilgrims collect pebbles in Muzdalifah late Tuesday for the ritual of stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. (SPA photo) […]
Saudi Arabia: 1.5 million join Hajj pilgrimage despite war
Cathrin Schaer May 21, 2026 Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway. This […]
What Is Hajj in Islam? Meaning, Significance & Spiritual Journey
May 10, 2025 What is Hajj? Meaning, Significance, History & Key Facts Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam holding a deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the […]
Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions
By MARIAM FAMUpdated 7:33 PM GMT+8, May 23, 2026 Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a.m. in a scramble to secure spots for this year’s […]
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was one of the most remarkable Muslim scholars of the pre-modern period. He founded what he called the science of human society or social organization, as well as a new methodology for writing history and a new purpose for it, namely to understand the causes […]
Just to recall: US ‘plans to attack seven Muslim states’ (2003 article)
US ‘plans to attack seven Muslim states’ Presidential hopeful General Wesley Clark says the White House devised a five-year plan after the 9/11 strikes to attack seven majority-Muslim countries. Published On 22 Sep 2003 A former commander of NATO’s forces in Europe, Clark claims he met a senior military officer in […]