It was the century when three powerful traditions-Islamic, Medieval Christian and Mongol-collided. The aftermath of this collision transformed all three traditions in ways that were profound and basic. The cataclysm of the Mongols was a global event, which left its indelible mark upon human history. It destroyed ancient dynasties, remade human races and fundamentally changed the way people...

The Rise of England Contributed by Prof. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, PhD If a businessman was searching for one word that would describe the emergence of England from its feudal past, it has to be wool. And if he was searching for a second word to explain the rise of the British Empire, which dominated much of the Islamic world for two hundred years, it has to be trade. Along the road, England...

The fall of Jerusalem was the price paid by the Muslims for the continued civil wars brought on by competing Sunni and Shi’a visions of Islamic history. The Crusades, declared in 996, were an intercontinental invasion across a front line extending more than 3,000 miles from Spain to Palestine. At the time, the house of Islam was divided into three households. The Turks championed the...

Charity, or Zakat, holds great significance in Islam and is considered one of the five pillars of the faith. The act of giving to those in need is not only a religious duty for Muslims, but it is also a means of purifying one's wealth and soul. In this article, we will explore the importance of charity in Islam and how it is practiced by Muslims all around the world. The concept of charity in...