The greatest Muslim geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi: Part II
by A. Peter Dore Apr 13, 2026 – 1:33 pm GMT+3 The “Kitab Rudjdjar” (“Tabula Rogeriana”), an early world map by the Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi (1100–1165), was made in […]
Tracing Muslim Roots: A Brief History of the Hui
In November of 2004 an account of ethnic fighting in rural Henan, China, appeared in newspapers in the United States. Seven people were reported killed and dozens injured after a traffic accident involving a Han Chinese driver and a Hui Chinese driver erupted into violence. The inference that ethnic tensions […]
Madrassas, mosques shape Uzbekistan’s twin cultural cities
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Feb 11, 2026 – A general view of Tilya Kori Madrassa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Nov. 20, 2025. (AA Photo) From the grandeur of Samarkand’s Registan Square […]
Neo-nationalism and the decline of human values
Islam’s vision of universal brotherhood beyond nationalism 10th February 2026 Shahood Asif, Lecturer, Jamia Ahmadiyya International, Ghana The world order established in the aftermath of the Second World War now […]
15 Famous Muslim (Arab & Persian) Scientists and their Inventions
By Scientist Muslim scientists and inventors, including Arabs, Persians and Turks, were probably hundreds of years ahead of their counterparts in the European Middle Ages. They drew influence from Aristotelian philosophy and Neo-platonists, as well as Euclid, Archimedes, Ptolemy and others. The muslims made innumerable discoveries and wrote countless books about […]
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 […]
Karbala: The Timeless Stand for Justice
MAGAZINE: EDITION JULY 2025Farrukh TahirThe Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 14th September 2025 reviewofreligions.org © Shutterstock Farrukh Tahir, Toronto, Canada The plains of Karbala (a city in Central Iraq) in 680 […]
Bold vision sees continued revival of Makkah’s history and culture
Previous 1 / 6 The revival efforts are part of an integrated vision to sustain and activate Makkah’s historical and cultural sites. (SPA) 2 / 6 The revival efforts are part of […]
Women in Islam: Muslim Women in the Islamic Golden Age
by Soukeyna Osei-Bonsu in Culture & Lifestyle on 10th May, 2023 “Tonight I am a Dahlia,I have invented a dream that seems it could come trueso I work and pray that the fruits of this […]
Friday Sermon Summary 5th September 2025: ‘The Battle of Hunain’
5th September 2025 reviewofreligions.org After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) continued mentioning details regarding the Battle of Hunain. Importance of Hearkening the Call of the Leader […]
Why betrayal stings deeper in Muslim history
25th August 2025 alhakam.org Masood Ashraf, USA Throughout Islamic history, some of the most tragic downfalls have not come merely from external enemies but from within – from betrayal. From […]
First Islamic state
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia First Islamic state 622–632 The state of Medina (green) at the time of Muhammad’s death, c. 632. It also shows the routes of early Muslim expeditions and conquests under Muhammad. Capital Medina Common languages Classical Arabic Religion Islam Government Islamic state • 622–632 Muhammad Historical era Late antiquity • Muhammad’s […]
Friday Sermon Summary 15th August 2025: ‘Expeditions to Destroy the Prominent Idols of Arabia’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islamic History 15th August 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning details regarding […]
The Muslim World: A requiem
August 4, 2025 Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel’s intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited […]
7 spiritual truths of adhan, the Islamic call to prayer
1st August 2025 alhakam.org Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IIra Congregational prayer: a universal heritage In all religions, to say prayers in congregation is regarded as one of the most important principles. The Hindus in their temples, the Jews in their synagogues, and the Christians in their churches […]
5 Heroes of The Islamic Golden Age
The Islamic Golden Age refers to a period of enlightenment and innovation in the history of Islam, dated from the 8th to the 13th century when a significant portion of the Islamic world […]
The Legacy and Understanding of the Muslim Astronomers
MAGAZINE: EDITION OCTOBER 2022Dr Munazza AlamScience, Medicine and Technology 27th May 2023 Review of Religions Some of the most famous bright stars in the sky – Aldebaran, Algol, Arrakis, Deneb, Fomalhaut, Rigel, Thuban, Vega, and Betelgeuse – have Arabic names. These names bespeak their link to the Arab and Muslim […]
From The Prophets To Karbala: The Timeless Lessons Of Ashura For Muslims Today
#Islam The 10th of Muharram, known as ‘Ashura, holds deep spiritual and historical significance for Muslims of the past and present. Published July 12, 2025 By Sajda Khan Muharram: A Time of […]
The Basics of Muslim History and Law
Theology Marvin Olasky At the minimum, here’s what Christians should know. Christianity Today July 3, 2025 Illustration by Christianity Today / Source Images: Getty, Pexels As religious historian Rodney Stark has shown, religions compete. Early in the seventh century AD, Judaism was making inroads in Arabia, but it had stringent entry requirements. […]
The Islamic Golden Age
Learning Objective Key Points Terms Averroës A medieval Andalusian polymath famous for his translations and commentaries of Aristotle. calligraphy A visual art related to writing—the design and execution of lettering […]