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Saladin: A Hero Admired by Muslims & Christians

  30 October, 2023 Both Christians and Muslims admire Saladin. Saladin’s traits and virtues were purely a reflection of the teachings of his faith. He defeated the Crusaders, known to Muslims as…

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From Heaven to Earth – Where did Adam First Land?

This short treatise deals with the father of humankind, Adam (peace be upon him), his fall from heaven and his coming to Earth. The Quran has elaborated the events of his life in many…

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Great Flood and Noah’s Ark

Floods have always been a part of human existence. Seasonal floods increase soil fertility bringing nutrients as they also gave birth to the agricultural revolution and the first permanent human…

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Appreciating Nusaybah Bint Ka`b: The Humanitarian and Warrior

Throughout history, Muslim women have played a vital role in various aspects of the development of their community. Surrounding our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) were…

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6 Andalusian Thinkers You Need to Know

When we talk about Andalusia, we often immediately think about the Golden Ages of Islam, the glory of Islamic civilization, and how Al-Andalus was one of the most important keys…

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The Koutoubi Mosque, Iconic Masjid in Marrakech, Morocco

    The Koutoubia Masjid is one of the most emblematic buildings in Marrakech. Did you know that it is one of the oldest mosques in Morocco and can accommodate…

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Education in Islamic History

From the very earliest days of Islam, the issue of education has been at the forefront of Muslims minds. The very first word of the Quran that was revealed to…

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Here’s A Muslim Geographer You Should Know

We are all familiar with names of Western explorers like Marco Polo, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Columbus and others who have put their names in the history of ocean…

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Spiritual Lessons From the Story of Prophet Moses

Prophet Moses is known and revered as a Prophet in all three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.  In Islam Moses is a Prophet, messenger, lawgiver and leader.   Islam teaches…

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How Are Hijri Calendar & Hijra Related?

During the life of Prophet Muhammed (peace be on him) in Arabia, people distinguished years by the major events that occurred within them. For example, the year when the Hijra took place—the…