Category: History
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Islam in Australia: Historical Links of the Aborigines and Makassar Fishermen
A brief reflection on the relationship between Aboriginal tribes, Makassar fishermen, and Islam in Australia.
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The Roles of Muslim in the Struggle against South African Apartheid
How Muslim groups and intellectual connections played a role the struggle against racial politics of Apartheid in South Africa.
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Birmingham Manuscript: The Oldest Quran in The World?
The newest finding of Birmingham manuscript may reveal the oldest Quran survived.
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Companions of the Prophet Who Died of Amwas Plague
Plague of Amwas (or Emmaus) caused death of Prophet’s companions during the leadership of Umar ibn Khattab. Here are the names of Prophet’s companions.
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Infectious Disease during Prophet Muhammad Era
How infectious disease affected the society around Prophet Muhammad
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The Siege of Mecca 1979: How Extremists Held Masjid al-Haram Hostage
in 1979, Masjid al-Haram, the holiest place for Muslims, was taken hostage by the extremists.
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Libraries in Islamic History and Their Current Fate
The variety of libraries across Muslim world
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Islamic History beyond Narratives of War
Dear friends, what do you remember most about the history of the Prophet Muhammad? Is it a series of wars …
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Umayyad Caliphate and Its Religious Tolerance Policies
Based on the historical records, Muawiyah was attributed a nickname al-Mustanir as-Samah (an enlightened and tolerant caliph)
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Coffee in Islamic History: Between the Fatwa and Medical Review
Pros and cons regarding coffee throughout Islamic history