A divided Islamic world offered feeble resistance to the Crusaders who consolidated their hold on the eastern Mediterranean and imposed their fiefdoms on the region. The Seljuks, preoccupied with defending their eastern flank against the Afghan Ghaznavids, had thinned out their western defenses. The pagan Turkish tribes across the Amu Darya on the northeastern frontiers were a constant menace....

Performing Umrah is one of the most spiritually enriching experiences for Muslims around the world. For many, it is a dream come true to visit the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, seeking closeness to Allah and renewal of their faith. However, many Muslims living in the United States face challenges when it comes to the cost of traveling for Umrah. At Salah Travels, we understand the...

Very few thinkers have influenced the history of West Africa as has the Algerian scholar Al Moghili who lived in the second half of the 15th century. Great ideas resonate through history much like the echo of drums between chains of mountains. Each reverberation provides fresh impetus for action. When ideas are implemented through great men and women, history is transformed and human...