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Welcome to History of Islam Page. This page is aims to bringing together information/histories Islam on Places, Prophets, and Companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in order to rediscover our heritage and help to enlighten and educate the Muslim, non-Muslim or a would-be Muslim.
Islam Is A Monotheistic Religion. Its Adherents Are Called Muslims, Most Of Which Are Either Sunnis (75 To 90 Percent) Or Shiites (10 To 20 Percent).
History of Islam dates back to the age of Adam and its message has been conveyed to man by God’s Prophets and Messengers including Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. Islam’s message has been restored and enforced in the last stage of the religious evolution by God’s last Prophet and Messenger Muhammad.
The word ALLAH in the Arabic language means God, or more accurately The One and Only Eternal God, Creator of the Universe, Lord of all lords, King of all kings, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. The word Allah to mean God is also used by Arabic speaking Jews and Christians.
A Concise Account of Musa (AS) (Moses): His Story and Legacy
Musa (AS), known as Moses in the Bible, is one of the greatest prophets in Islamic tradition and is...
Jannatul Mu’alla
The picture bellow depicts Jannatul Mualla, the main historical cemetery in Mecca, which is located in the valley east of Masjid al-Haram. Many members...
Main pillars of the Masjid-e-Nabwi
The diagram above is a plan view of the front part of Masjid-e-Nabwi and identifies pillars (ustuwaanah) where a significant event or act occurred...
Maqam of Salman Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the maqam of Salman Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him), one of the most famous Companions of the Prophet (saw) and...
Site where Ebrahim (upon him be peace) was thrown into the fire
The place where Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was thrown into the fire
This place in Urfa, Turkey, is considered the place where Ebrahim (peace...
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The Unsung Heroes of Uhud: A Legacy of Sacrifice and Martyrdom
The Battle of Uhud stands as one of the most significant and heart-wrenching chapters in Islamic history. Fought in 625 CE (3 AH), it...
Meezab
Meezab is a golden spout from which rainwater on the roof of the Kaaba falls on the hijr Ismail. It is reported that the...
Hateem/Hijr Ismail
Hateem / Hijr Ismail : Hateem is a crescent-shaped zone directly adjacent to the Kaaba. Part of it is also known as Hijr Ismail,...
Mina: The Sacred City of Pilgrimage and Reflection in Islam
Mina, a city located within the boundaries of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Muslims around...
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Tomb of Jafar-bin-Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the tomb of Jafar-bin-Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him), the second amir appointed by the Prophet (SAW), to lead the...
Mosque of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the place where caliph Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) made salah after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 638 AD....
Mihrab-e-Zakariyyah
Mihrab-e-Zakariyyah is a small prayer niche located in the eastern part of Masjid al-Qibly. It was built to commemorate the Prophet Zakariyyah (peace be...
Masjid-e-Khalil – Jewish side
This is a view from the Jewish side. The territory used to be open to the sky, but now it is closed and used...
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Unveiling the Mystique: The Tomb of Prophet Danyal (عليه السلام)
In the heart of ancient lands, where the whispers of history echo through the winds and the sands bear witness to the passage of...