Demand for manuscripts from the Islamic west on the rise
Zaid M. Belbagi March 28, 2025 Short Url Pablo Picasso once said that “the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Art collectors around […]
Granada’s rich Islamic heritage becomes spiritual hub during Ramadan
by Daily Sabah with AA Mar 19, 2025 – 1:36 pm GMT+3 The Muslim community of Granada gathers for iftar at Ulu Mosque, Granada, Spain, March 14, 2025. (AA Photo) […]
From Andalusia to Mecca: Pilgrimage of Spanish Muslims on horseback continues in Sarajevo
by Daily Sabah with AA Feb 10, 2025 Three Spanish Muslims embark on an 8,000-kilometer (4,971-mile) pilgrimage on horseback from Spain. The three friends, who have been traveling on horseback for three months to fulfill their pilgrimage to Mecca, have arrived in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Feb. 10, 2025. The […]
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 […]
The Saracen Raids of Early Medieval Switzerland
w post: Outwardly open, inwardly closed The Saracen Raids of Early Medieval Switzerland During the tenth century, barbarian raids affected large parts of what is now Switzerland. Seizing control of the […]
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, […]
Columbus probably Spanish and Jewish, study says
Alex Smith BBC News Famed explorer Christopher Columbus was likely Spanish and Jewish, according to a new genetic study conducted by Spanish scientists that aimed to shed light on a […]
Spread of Islam (wikipedia)
Print/export From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (March 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The spread of Islam spans almost 1,400 years. The early Muslim conquests that occurred following the death of Muhammad in 632 CE led to […]
Islamophobia surges online as Europe struggles to respond
Monir Ghaedi0 August 29, 2024 Far-right figures have misused the recent stabbings in Solingen, Southport and Toledo to push conspiracy theories and incite communal hate. Hateful comments against Muslims and […]
European, Muslim countries meet in Spain eyeing schedule for Palestinian statehood
By Belén Carreño September 13, 2024 Item 1 of 4 Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez poses for a family photo with Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s Secretary General for Foreign Affairs Emma Aparici, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister […]
Far-right mayor in Spain’s Catalonia fined for anti-Muslim remarks
by Daily Sabah with AA ISTANBUL Aug 26, 2024 – 11:59 pm GMT+3 Edited By Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl Monastery of Santa Maria facade in Catalonia, province of Girona, Ripoll, in this […]
Far-right circles urge expulsion of Muslims from Spain
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL JUL 09, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Muslims celebrate the feast of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, in Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, April 10, 2024. (Reuters File […]
What does international recognition mean for the Palestinian state?
For some experts, it’s a symbolic gesture. But it can also pave the way for Palestinians to get diplomatic rights. AYSE BETUL AYTEKIN In the face of threatening statements from Israeli officials, […]
What is the impact of recognising Palestinian statehood?
Spain, Norway and Ireland officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, fulfilling a long-held Palestinian aspiration. Israel has expressed deep discontent with the move, calling it “a reward for Hamas”. […]
Sánchez Says Spain Won’t Recognise Changes To 1967 Israeli-Palestinian Border Lines
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Photo Credit: La Moncloa Sánchez Says Spain Won’t Recognise Changes To 1967 Israeli-Palestinian Border Lines May 29, 2024 By EurActiv By Fernando Heller (EurActiv) — Spain’s Prime […]
Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Coordinates: 37°52′45.1″N 04°46′47″W From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba(Spanish) Mosque–Cathedral of CórdobaLocation of CórdobaShow map of SpainShow map of EuropeShow […]
The books that lay hidden behind a wall for five centuries in Spain
HISTORY Two decades have passed since the discovery of the manuscripts that the imam of Cútar hid in a wall in his home around the year 1500, one of them […]
The fate of the Moriscos: The last remnants of Islam in Spain after the Reconquista
After the fall of Granada in 1492, Muslims were forcibly ‘converted’ to Catholicism by the Inquisition. The discrimination did not stop there – and nor did their legacy The last […]
Some of my personal memories with Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan
By Alhaj Rafiq A. Tschannen, your Associate Chief Editor of The Muslim Times. I have met Sir Mohammad Zafarullah Khan (may Allah be pleased with him) for the first time […]