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 […]
The German emperor who spoke Arabic
August 29, 2024 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 of Jerusalem, has enjoyed a reputation as one of the most remarkable monarchs in Europe. The time of Frederick II covers […]
The Air of History Part III: The Golden Age in Arab Islamic Medicine An Introduction
editorial Heart Views . 2013 Jan-Mar;14(1):43–46. doi: 10.4103/1995-705X.107125 The Air of History Part III: The Golden Age in Arab Islamic Medicine An Introduction Rachel Hajar 1,✉ PMCID: PMC3621228 PMID: 23580929 The contributions of Islamic scientists in the various fields of knowledge from the 8th to the 16thcenturies were astonishing. After the 16th century, however, the Islamic world […]
Muslim Rule in Spain Was a Crucial Part of Europe’s History
By Jean Batou For half a millennium, modern-day Spain was mostly ruled by Muslim kingdoms that presided over an extraordinary cultural experiment. The key to understanding Al-Andalus lies in its […]
Islamic immigration: A 1400-year profound legacy
29th December 2024 Daniyal Mahmood Ahmad, Al Hakam Immigration debates in the West often blame migrants for societal issues, with narratives of crime and job loss dominating headlines. Amid this, recently, […]
Prophet Mohammad’s infallibility in Islam and Christian critiques – A historical overview
25th December 2024 Iftekhar Ahmed & Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Ahmadiyya Archive and Research Centre The 19th century was an era that saw a rising tide of opposition to Islam. In particular, Christian […]
10 Crazy Stories from Ismaili History
(as told by Ismailis themselves)…. (Editor) The future of the Ismaili Faith rests in the hands of the youths of your age and mine. Are we to follow the example […]
Friday Sermon Summary 20th December 2024: ‘Various Expeditions During the Life of the Holy Prophet (sa)’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 20th December 2024 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he has been […]
Muslims Said It First: “Sofa”
Mansoor DahriIslamic History•Languages 18th December 2024 There are dozens of ordinary ‘English’ words that originally came from languages historically associated with Islam, such as Arabic, Persian and Urdu. Muslims have […]
Friday Sermon Summary 6th December 2024: ‘Answering Allegations in Relation to the Treaty of Hudaibiyah’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) 6th December 2024 Add Comment After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he […]
Notre-Dame: How Europe’s great cathedrals owe much to Muslim craftsmen
Diana Darke 29 November 2024 In medieval times, Arab craftsmen led the world with their sublime, sophisticated building skills. As Paris’s Notre-Dame prepares to reopen, that tradition continues Arabic numerals […]
India’s ‘rebel’ Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce
Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Abida Sultaan was nothing like your typical princess. She wore her hair short, shot tigers and was an ace polo player. She flew planes and […]
Muhammad (sa): The Great Exemplar; Treaty of Hudaibiyah
Friday Sermon delivered byHazrat Khalifatul Masih V(aba) Urdu NOTE: Alislam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon.Friday Sermon delivered at Masjid Mubarak, Islamabad, Tilford, UK ‘Commencement of the Discussion on the Treaty with the Quraish’ After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat […]
1,000-Year-old Scientific Instrument Was Passed Between Muslims and Jews, Historic Neighbors for Centuries
By Andy Corbley – Mar 6, 2024 FacebookTwitterEmailPinterestWhatsAppShare Scientists say an 11th-century Islamic astrolabe, bearing both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, is one of the oldest examples ever discovered, and one […]