History

The Wrong Turn

Women should have justice as well as praise, and if she is to dispense with either, she can better afford to part with the latter...

Lesson of Monotheism in the Story of the People of Cave

The Qur’an narrates the story of some youth who left their homes and sought refuge in a cave in order to protect their faith....

From the Pulpit to the Podium: Martin Luther’s Impact on Black Activism

There are two reasons for someone to be famous and be remembered year after year: either he is a good man or a very...

CV Raman: Defying the Odds and Shaping the Future of Science

Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was born at Tiruchirappalli in southern India on November 7th, 1888. His father was a lecturer in mathematics and physics, so...

Abraham – The Honest Abe

Abraham Lincoln's name speaks greatness in large volumes. He is considered to be the greatest president of the United States of America. He holds...

The Battle of Badr: A Historic Triumph in Islam

Islamic weltanschauung of war:   The religion of Islam calls itself the complete way of life, which does not leave any human facet that it does...

The Rise and the Fall of the Ottomans

The Ottoman Empire, which was founded in 1299 AD, is one of history's largest empires.The Ottoman Empire covered a dynasty that lasted 600 years....

When Sir Ross Masood wrote to Einstein

The historic and prestigious Aligarh Muslim University, also known as the "Oxford of the East" or "Muslim Oxford," had an illustrious past when heads...

Indo-Islamic Architecture: A Fusion of Cultures

Indo-Islamic architecture is the term used to describe the architectural style that emerged in the Indian subcontinent under the patronage of Islamic rulers and...

The Black Death: Understanding its Impact and Lessons for the Future

The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, was one of the most destructive pandemics in human history. It started in the early...