Sheikh Omar al-Mukhtar: We won’t surrender, we will win or we will die
On September 16, 1931, the Italian occupation authorities in Libya executed one of the greatest Muslim resistance fighters of the 20th century - the Lion...
1453: The Ottomans conquer Constantinople for Islam
Five hundred and sixty nine years ago a prophecy of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was fulfilled - Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) was conquered by...
Who is Syria’s Abu Mohammad al Jolani?
Ahmad Al-Shara’a, widely known as Abu Mohammad al Jolani, is the man spearheading rebel efforts to topple Bashar Al Assad in Syria. But who is...
The fall of Granada, the glories of Al Andalus and the butchery of Spain
On January 2, 1492 the last Muslim kingdom of Al Andalus fell to the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, putting an end to 800...
Should Muslims ever make alliances with LGBTQ activists?
A recent Islamic conference in Texas asked the question if Muslims should ever make alliances with LGBTQ+ activists.
The conference was addressed by prominent American...
Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam’s Muslim Anthem
In 1901 Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam, the “Sheikh ul Islam of the British Isles,” wrote a Muslim Anthem to the tune of God Save The Queen.
God...
Transform My Prayer: How to really benefit from your daily meetings with God
Roshan Muhammed Salih says the Transform My Prayer course by Iqbal Nasim has revolutionised his attitude to the second pillar of Islam - salah.
If we're...
Rushanara Ali embarrassed by gay marriage grilling
Rushanara Ali, the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, dodged a grilling from Dilly Hussain when asked about why she voted in support of the Same Sex...
Dr Yasir Qadhi on the origin of the Mawlid and the Fatimids
With mawlid processions due to take place this weekend, Dr Yasir Qadhi explains the origin of celebrating the birth-date of Prophet Muhammad (saw) from Islamic...
The Prophet’s Last Sermon – the greatest speech in history
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delivered his final sermon on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, which is today's date in the Hijri calendar. Regraded as the most...
