In the Qur'an we have two verses in surat al-An'am which have a fascinating tafsir about the kinds of leaders we get.
Category: History
Historical Geography and Timeline of Early Fiqh and Hadith
﷽ Note: insha'Allah, I intend to update this article over time with more details You'll notice a few things from looking at this map. There's a complex interplay of time and location between these scholars, which had a significant influence on how they approached their deen. Let's take a look. Different Eras Imam Abu Hanifa … Continue reading Historical Geography and Timeline of Early Fiqh and Hadith
What’s the Difference Between an Empire and a Caliphate?
The difference between an empire and a caliphate are clear when you compare European imperialism to Islamic caliphates.
The Maliki-Ash’ari Tradition is the Oldest in The American Continent
A brief review of Islamic history in the West.
The God That Failed – Ex-Communists Writings – A Summary
The book "The God That Failed" is a series of six essays written by ex-Communists from Europe and America. Below are summaries of the book which are a good start in refuting Communism as an ideology, which is diametrically opposed to the Shari'a and violates many of its maqasid: the protection of property and religion.
Sheikh AHM On the American vs Mongol Invasion of Iraq
Sheikh Abdul Hakim Murad in an interview on his new book: Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe. The Qur'an is very emphatic that believers should fear God alone. And nowadays we find that this kind of discourse of victimhood that a lot of Muslims have succumbed to is based on a real fear. We're … Continue reading Sheikh AHM On the American vs Mongol Invasion of Iraq
How America Inspired the Nazis
Many are unaware of America's role in inspiring the Nazi party.
Muslim Slave Struggles in America – A Story
Our sister's great-great grandfather's story of punishment for teaching his children the Qur'an.
Notes: Albani’s Revolutionary Approach to Hadith
Notes on an academic article on sheikh al-Albani's approach to hadith and his relationship with the Salafi movement. Interestingly, he agreed with them in aqida but staunchly disagreed in fiqh.
On Seeking The Elusive Islamic State
There's a strange idea among parts of the ummah that "there is no Islamic state."