Abraha’s Attack on Kaaba was a major event in Islamic history and the year came to be known as the Year of the Elephant (Amul-Fil). But who was Abraha and why did he attack...
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8 Minutes
Sumayyah Bint Khayyat (R.A.): The First Martyr in Islam
Although many of us might have grown up knowing that Sumayyah bint Khayyat (R.A.) was the first martyr of Islam, first person to give her life in the name of Islam, we were unaware...
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Bakkah in Quran: Makkah (Mecca) mentioned in Bible
Bakkah in Quran and Makkah (Mecca) mentioned in Bible: As Muslims, we believe that Islam is the religion of all the prophets of God: Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them). Therefore...
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23 Minutes
Event of Mubahala: Mubahala with the Najrani Christians
A detailed account of the Event of Mubahala (Mubahila) that took place in Medina on the 24th of the Islamic month of Dhu’l Hijja. Islamic sources claim that the Event of Mubahala took place...
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8 June 632: Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) died in Medina, Saudi Arabia
On 8 June 632, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the founder of Islam, passed away in Medina, present-day Saudi Arabia. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born in Mecca in 570 AD and received revelations from Allah (God)...
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Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of Oldest University in the World
Fatima al-Fihri, a remarkable woman of her time, left an indelible mark on history by establishing the oldest university in the world. Born in the 9th century in present-day Tunisia, she dedicated her life...
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Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan) Summary, Significance & Facts
The Battle of Badr, often regarded as one of the pivotal battles in the history of Islam, was a significant turning point for Muslims. The Muslims under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) engaged in...
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Najashi: Abyssinian King who helped Muslim emigrants
Prior to the Qur’an, every divine book detailed the honorable behavior of the Prophet Muhammad, and many kings had the fortitude to adopt Islam. Najashi, the emperor of Abyssinia, was one such individual who...
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Crusades against Islam: An Unforgettable History
These days, the crusades are so commonplace that it’s difficult to imagine anyone ever forgetting about them. People play video games like Crusader Kings II and Assassin’s Creed (which features the Templars) in droves,...
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Bilqis, Queen of Sheba in Islam: Leadership lesson for Muslim women
Perhaps the most well-known woman in literary works is Queen Bilqis of Sheba. The story of Bilqis, Queen of Sheba is known to all Abrahamic religion: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The most reliable accounts...
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