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 […]
Ibn Battuta. Muslim explorer and writer.
Also known as: Abū ʿAbd Allāh Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh al-Lawātī al-Tanjī ibn Baṭṭūṭah Written by Ivan Hrbek Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025 • Article History […]
Ibn Sina foundation strengthens Islamic research and cultural exchanges in Russia
16 May 2025 – News ID: 1690034 Source: IQNA Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour praised the Quranic research efforts of the Ibn Sina Foundation in Russia. During his visit, he reviewed projects related to translation, Islamic studies, and digital outreach. Kazan was announced as the 2025 Cultural Capital of the Muslim World. […]
The Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Uzbekistan: Heritage & knowledge
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Uzbekistan is poised to become a landmark of cultural and scientific significance, located within the historically rich Hazrat Imam Complex in […]
Queens, warriors and thinkers – painting honours Islamic history’s greatest women
Sharjah foundation commissions artwork inspired by Islamic Scientists, which hails male leaders from the past, to celebrate female achievement Razmig Bedirian February 23, 2025 The painting Islamic Scientists was one of the […]
Did you know that the Arabs brought the predecessor of Spaghetti to Italy?
The History Archives eSodtopnsr3ic21648Ai22 g4a6a897pm3701616t9cl1909a75i:0r0at · In 8th century Sicily, Arab traders introduced a revolutionary food that would change Italian cuisine forever: dried pasta. Known as “itrya,” these thin strips of dried […]
Friday Sermon Summary 11th April 2025: ‘Incidents After the Battle of Khaibar & The Expedition of Dhat al-Riqa’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)Islam 11th April 2025 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue mentioning incidents that followed […]
Ibn Sina. A beacon of the Islamic Golden Age.
Miral Askar For 18 months, I’ve heard dismissive voices ask, “What have Muslims or Arabs contributed to the world?” Let me answer with a story—one of a man whose genius […]
Succession of Imamat: Q&A on Nur, Nass and Nasab (Lineage)
Theological & Historical Answers about the Succession of Imamat in 2025 Ismaili Gnosis Mar 12, 2025 The recent passing of our 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan […]
The Al-Qalam Project
Shahzad Ahmad – UKThe Holy Qur’an 11th February 2025 By the inkstand and the pen and by that which they write —The Holy Qur’an, 68:2 Islamic calligraphy is one of the […]
The German emperor who spoke Arabic
August 29, 2024 Follow Saudigazette on By Dr. Nawal A. Al-Jubeir Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty of German kings, who later became the Holy Roman Emperor, King of Sicily, and King […]
The Rights of Non-Muslims in Society: A Reading of Al-Qaradawi Thought
What are the rights of Non-Muslims?Non-Muslims Right to ProtectionTypes of ProtectionProtection of body and bloodHow did Islam treat non-Muslims?Protection of Money and PropertyProtection of HonorSocial Welfare Against Disability, Old Age, and PovertyDo Muslims have freedom of religion?The Right of Non-Muslims to Work and Earn ProfitsThe Right of non-Muslims to Occupy […]
India in Prophet Muhammad’s Imagination: From scents and cool breeze to swords and Ghazwa-e-Hind
22nd January 2025 Asif M Basit, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre Studies in Islamic history can be riddled with multiple reports from multiple sources muddling up the details of a […]
Arab Expansion in Medieval France and Switzerland
GOLDEN AGE BIBLIOTECAS Immerse yourself deeply in the PastAll Posts 13 June 2023|Arab During the 10th century, the history of South France was dominated by large groups of Arabs who […]
Arab Linguistic Impact on Medieval Switzerland
Immerse yourself deeply in the PastAll Posts Arab Linguistic Impact on Medieval Switzerland 30 July 2023|Arab In the 19th century, many scholars and writers started suggesting possible Arabic origins for […]
Arabs in Sicily – Islamic influence on Sicilian Life and Art
All photos unless otherwise stated: Per-Erik Skramstad © Wondersofsicily.com The period of Islamic rule in Sicily is marked by a scarcity of material evidence. Architectural remnants from this period are […]