Discover the pivotal conquest of Khaybar, a turning point in early Islamic history, through the detailed accounts of Akram Diya al Umari. Keen to learn more about these defining moments and their profound impact ? Dive into more of Umari’s profound historical narratives today.
The most universally recognized symbol of Jerusalem is not a Jewish or Christian holy place but a Muslim one : the Dome of the Rock, or Qubbat as-Sakhra as it is known in Arabic. When people see its golden dome rising above the open expanse of Haram as-Shareef, they think of only one place in the world. The Dome of the Rock is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and most remarkable monuments of early Islam, visited every year by thousands of pilgrims and tourists. It is Jerusalem’s answer to Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Rome’s St. Peter’s Square, London’s Big Ben and Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas twin towers ; dazzling the minds of Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Dome of the Rock is Jerusalem.
Discover more about the intriguing relationship between Waraqa ibn Nawfal and Prophet Muhammad(P). Dive into the exploration of historical context, narrative accuracy, and understand why Jochen Katz’s claims may be disputed by scholars. Can we truly validate the extent of Waraqa’s influence ? Let’s delve deeper.
When the Evangelist becomes a Shaikh, the angels become polytheists, worshipping Adam instead of Allah. When the Evangelist becomes a Shaikh, the Nasikh becomes Mansukh, the Mutlaq becomes Muqayyad and the ‘Aamm becomes Makhsus, and vice-versa. Not that it is not hilarious to read for Evangelists-turned-Shaikhs. It is at the discovery of the level of horrific confusion and plain errors contained in the “fatawa” of the many Evangelists/Shaikhs who sprung up in recent years that intensifies one’s amazement and bafflement, especially noting the level of publicity the writings of the new Shaikhs receive in the western media.