David W. Tschanz 26 January, 2024 One of the brightest names in Islamic medieval sciences is that of mathematician and scholar Abu ‘Ali al-Hasan bin al-Hasan bin al-Haytham, known as…
Al-Battani (Albategnius): The Trigonometrical Genius
Abu Abdallah Muhammad Ibn Jabir Ibn Sinan Al-Battani Al-Harrani, known in the West as Albategnius, is considered the greatest astronomer of his time and one of the greatest during the…
The 10th century saw the zenith of the Umayyad golden age in Andalusia. Under the leadership of ‘Abd ar-Rahman An-Nasir (r. 912-961) and his son Al-Hakam II, this dynasty established sovereignty over…
Seeking to provide a healthy and safe environment for pilgrims and visitors, new air fresheners have been installed in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to fill the air with fragrant…
Celebrating Al-Biruni: A Muslim Genius and Polymath
Scientific developments didn’t come on a silver platter. It had taken men and women throughout the ages to create the innovations we benefit from today, with Muslim scientists being no…
Al-Kindi was a prominent individual and a versatile genius in the History of the medieval Islamic Golden Age. He was known as the “Father of Islamic Philosophy”. The titles he…
Saudi Arabia plans to build a large cube-shaped structure as part of a re-development project in the capital, Riyadh, have triggered angry reactions from Muslims on social media, saying it…
Muslim News Staff 24 December, 2022 As a role model to young Muslim generations, Muslim and non-Muslim scholars, during the era of the Islamic Caliphate, were known for their great…
The “West is catching up”, some Twitter users believe, as European football fans in Qatar discover the bidet shower used in the toilets of most Muslim households and quite common in Muslim…
Halal Expo London 2022: Unique Experience, Great Expectations
Farrukh Younus 04 December, 2022 London Halal Expo 2022 has successfully concluded after welcoming thousands of people for two days, on December 2-3 at the ExCel exhibition center. The expo…
