The Destruction of Timbaktu Contributed by Prof. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, PhD The ransom received by Ahmed al Mansur al Sa’adi from the Portuguese at the Battle of al Qasr al Kabir (1578) provided him only temporary financial relief. The traditional sources of income for the emir, namely trade and agriculture, were increasingly out of his reach. In the north, the Mediterranean trade was...

Like a benevolent mother opening her arms to all the children in the neighborhood, Africa held its arms open for successive waves of refugees from Arabia. In turn, the immigrants brought with them the light of Islam and shared it with the people of Africa. This was the quid pro quo between Africa and Arabia: Africa gave protection to the Arabs. In turn, the Arabs shared their faith...

Satisfied Tuesday, good friends and admirers!The mythical Barry Switzer was a highlighted visitor for ESPNU Radio upon Sirius XM upon Tuesday. There, he spelled out his preferred Oklahoma Sooners and their eventual go towards the SEC. In just his estimation, OU will be a top-tier teamtowards the second they be part of university football strongest Oklahoma soccer prepare Barry Switzer responses...