Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world
By Olivia Sterns for CNN January 29, 2010 In 9th century Spain, Muslim inventor Abbas ibn Firnas designed a flying machine — hundreds of years before da Vinci drew plans of his […]
Was Ertuğrul Ghazi a Real Person? Uncovering the Truth Behind the Netflix Series ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page By Zafir Malik 29th January 2022 What is the link between the popular Netflix series […]
Dismantling the ‘ulema-state’ is crucial for the future of Muslim-majority countries
Ahmet T. Kuru 11 Oct, 2021Opinion: Instead of solely blaming Islam or Western colonialism, Muslim societies should practice critical self-reflection and dismantle the “ulema-state” to truly address political and socio-economic […]
How Europe Came to Forget its Arabic Heritage
18th January 2019 Last Updated on 22nd September 2020 Abdul Haq Compier, Holland Traditional education about Western civilisation tells the story of how around 1500 CE, Greek texts recovered the […]
Conquerors and Innovators: 7 of the Greatest Muslim Leaders and Commanders in History
Source: History Collection By Patrick Lynch Since the formation of Islam in the early 7th century AD, there have been countless battles involving commanders who fought to expand the religion […]
When women ruled the Muslim world
Were it not for the timely intervention of women down the centuries, many an Islamic dynasty would have torn itself apart. By Mohamed Yosri The ancient East knew many female […]
The true face of Islam won’t be found in mosques or Muslim schools, but at the British Museum
There, the new Islamic gallery, dazzles visitors and defies every certainty promoted by today’s hardline Muslim activists Ed Husain Right, a page from the Hamzanama, c.1558-73, depicting Elijah rescuing Amir […]
Beyond the Muslim identity crisis
Culture & Entertainment 03 September 2018 Image via The Muslim Vibe A Dominant Islamophobic NarrativeWe hear the same story told again and again in the media and from certain politicians, every […]
Four Medieval Hospitals in Syria
By: Nasim Hasan Naqvi The creation of hospitals as institutions for the care of sick people was developed during the early Islamic era. Over time, hospitals were found in all […]
When the World was Upside Down: Maps from Muslim Civilisation
By: Cem Nizamoglu and Khaleel Shaikh We tend to take many things for granted. Today, we are equipped with numerous means of communication and transport over land, sea and air. […]
Royal Launch for 1001 Inventions in Jordan
By: 1001 Inventions The award-winning 1001 Inventions exhibition aims to create awareness amongst youth about the rich legacy of creativity and innovation in Muslim civilization aiming to inspire them to build a better future. Amman, 1 November 2017: Representing Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdallah, Chairperson of the Jordan Museum Board […]
Women’s Contribution to Classical Islamic Civilisation: Science, Medicine and Politics
Source: Muslim Heritage By Salim Al-Hassani While there are numerous works on the role of Muslim women in jurisprudence (fiqh) and literature and there are also studies on Muslim women in […]
al-Jahiz’s Book of Animals: The transcendent value of disgust
by: Jeannie Miller Jeannie Miller, an assistant professor in the department of near & Middle Eastern civilizations, is working on a manuscript examining The Book of Animals by al-Jahiz, a ninth-century Arabic writer and polymath. Al-Jahiz saw himself as a theologian and natural scientist, but is often miscast because of […]
Islamic site near Mecca among few still preserved
Nariman El-MoftyAssociated Press Mecca, Saudi Arabia | Fri, September 16 2016 In this Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 photo, a Pakistani man living near Hira cave reads before sunrise on Noor Mountain, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation from God to preach Islam, on the outskirts of Mecca, Saudi […]
Asma bint Abu Bakr: Role model for women
A view of Jannatul Muala, in a corner of which is a small grave indicating the resting place of Asma bint Abu Bakr (may Allah bless her). ABU TARIQ HIJAZI Published — Friday 13 November 2015 From Bilal to Sumayya, the history of Islam is replete with sacrifices rendered by […]
Aurangzeb and Islamic Rule in India
When historians look back at Muslim rule in India, their perspective greatly shapes the way they present historical characters. Some people are seen as great and enlightened leaders, while others […]
5 Muslim Inventions That Changed The World
Coffee About 1,600,000,000 cups of coffee are consumed every day around the world. Billions of people rely on it as part of their daily routines. And yet, very few people […]
Know your history: Imam Malik — A great scholar of Hadith
ABU TARIQ HIJAZI ARABNEWS Friday 28 June 2013 Imam Malik was one of the most respected scholars of Fiqh also known as Imam Darul Hijrah. His great grandfather Abi Aamer, who was from Yemen, embraced Islam in 2 AH and migrated to Madinah. He participated in all the battles alongside […]
Do you know your history? Muslim colonies in France, Italy and Switzerland in Middle ages
The extracts below are abridged quotes from Reinaud’s French work entitled ‘Invasions des sarrazinz en france, et de france en savoie en piedmont et en suisse’ published in 1836, cited in a book entitled “Muslim Colonies in France, Northern Italy and Switzerland” by Haroon Khan Sherwani. ——- “And now the whole of Switzerland […]
Finding Tolerance in Akbar, the Philosopher-King
Epigraph: And if thy Lord had enforced His will, surely, all who are on the earth would have believed together. Wilt thou, then, force men to become believers? (Al Quran […]