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Birthplace of Maryam (upon her be peace)

This is the church of St. Anne, a Roman Catholic church located near the Lion's Gate in the Muslim quarter of the old city....

Masjid al-Qibly

The structure with a silver-gray dome in front of the Masjid al-Aqsa is known as Masjid al-Qibly because it is located closest to Qiblah,...

The Kaaba: A Sacred Marvel at the Heart of Islam

The Kaaba, also spelled as "Ka'bah," is one of the most sacred and revered structures in the Islamic world. Located in the heart of...

Suppleness of the Muslim State

Photo: jpellgen Salman khan In his 1972 book, Heroin politicsAlfred McCoy coined the phrase "state flexibility." He discussed the history of the discovery, production and existence...
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When Gossip Spreads |

Part I | Part II Four walls. Dark and dirty. The man sat down and exhaled, bowed his head and said a prayer to the...

The Vikings and Serkland: A Lesson in the Merits of Presentability

The Vikings referred to the Abbasid Empire as serklandThere are several theories about the origin of this name, but it probably originated from the...

How Muslim Theologians Saved Islamic Science

Photo: Albi Hadrick Posted by: Macksood A. Aftab The conflict between science and religion posed a serious threat to religious power in the modern era. Many...

To Whom Belongs Sovereignty? Al-Qahhar

The names of the series of Allah: Part I | Part II | Part III. | Part IV | Part V |...
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`Āshūrā’ and the Jews of Medina at a Glance

Day `Ashura means different things to different muslims. To some, this is the day of fasting, dedicated to the day when Moses and the...

Knowing the Less Famous Giants

Knowing the Less Famous Giants: There are big-name companions of the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) like Salmān al-Fārisi, Bilāl, Abu Bakr and...

A Beacon’s Final Light: The Last Days of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – His Sickness and Passing

The life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) serves as a timeless example for all humanity, illuminating the path of faith, compassion, and justice. As the...

Khalid Ibn Walid: The Sword of Allah – A Legendary Military Commander

Khalid Ibn Walid, also known as Khalid bin Waleed (R.A.), is one of the most renowned and respected figures in Islamic history. Often referred...
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