Knowledge is not what is memorized. Knowledge is what benefits. Imam Al-Shafi’i The Islamic Golden Age, spanning from the 8th to the 14th century, was an era of remarkable intellectual achievements in fields such as science, medicine, mathematics, philosophy, and literature. During this period, scholars from different parts of the …
Here the scholars of all nations and creeds gathered to translate, debate, and innovate in doing so, they paved the way for the Renaissance. The House of Wisdom, founded in the 9th century by Caliph Harun al-Rashid and later expanded by his son Al-Ma’mun, was more than just a library …
Imagine a place where the best minds of the time gathered to exchange ideas, challenge existing knowledge and push the boundaries of science and philosophy—that was the House of Wisdom. Jim Al-Khalili. The House of Wisdom (in Arabic Bayt al-Hikmah, بَيْت الْحِكْمَة), established in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, became …
I am not afraid of dying for the love of God; my only fear is to forget the love of God. Rabi’a al-Adawiyya (714-801 CE) The Islamic Golden Age (8th to 13th centuries) was a period of unprecedented knowledge production and cultural flourishing. Scholars from all corners of the Muslim …
The Abbasid Caliphate, more than any other dynasty, defined the Golden Age of Islam, a time when the civilization of Islam became the most powerful and influential on earth. historian Marshall G. S. Hodgson The Abbasid Caliphate (الْخِلَافَة الْعَبَّاسِيَّة or خلافت عباسیہ), which lasted from 750 to 1258 CE, was …
With over 20 million followers on social media and a global presence across countries, Dr Zakir Naik has emerged as one of the most influential Islamic scholars of our time. Yet, his rise to prominence has not been without controversy. Born in India, doctor Zakir Naik has become a leading …
The sword of Allah, Khalid bin Waleed, was a whirlwind of steel, leaving a trail of victory in his wake. – A.I. Akram Khalid bin Waleed is celebrated for his extraordinary military achievements and strategic brilliance. His name is synonymous with victory and tactical innovation, leaving an indelible mark on …
“The best tactic is to attack the enemy’s strategy, not their army.” – Khalid bin Waleed. Khalid bin Waleed is celebrated for his exceptional military strategies and leadership qualities in early Islamic History. Born into the powerful Quraysh tribe, Khalid initially opposed Islam but later converted, becoming one of its …
“Khalid bin Waleed is a sword among the swords of Allah.” (Bukhari) Khalid bin Waleed, often called Saifullah (the Sword of Allah), stands among the most distinguished figures in Islamic history. His journey from a formidable foe to a formidable general of Islam paints a portrait of transformation driven by …
The Treaty of Hudaibiya, also known as the Hudaibiya Treaty or Sulah Hudaibiya (Arabic: صُلح الْحُدَيْبِيَة or Urdu: صلح حدیبیہ), was a ten-year peace agreement signed between the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca in 628 CE (6 A.H.) at Hudaibiya. Despite initial opposition …