Abu `Abdullah Al-Battani (Albategnius)
Al-Battani's reputation as a premier mathematician and astronomer has reached far beyond the Islamic borders, still what do we know about him?
Category Islamic History
Abu Bakr: The Man & Closest Companion (Part 1)
How was the Prophet’s closest friend and companion? What did distinguish him? And how was his life before Islam? Where did his status in Islam come from?
Abu Bakr: The Man & Wise Leader (Part 2)
How did Abu Bakr become the first caliph? What kind of leader was he? What does make a legacy of him? How did he stand in Arabia after…?
Abu Bakr: The Man & Wise Leader (Part 2)
How did Abu Bakr become the first caliph? What kind of leader was he? What does make a legacy of him? How did he stand in Arabia after…?
Abu Dawud: The Faqih and Scholar of Hadith
The article touches on some of the sides of Imam Abu Dawud’s biography as well as his works, sheikhs and students.
Abraha’s Elephant and the Destruction of Ka`bah
The article relates the story of the elephant and the coming of Abraha to destroy the Ka`bah and the situation of Arabs at that time and how Allah the Almighty protected His House.
Preparations for the Coming of Prophet Muhammad
The article talks about the prophecies about the coming of Prophet Muhammad and the information that the people had regarding his Prophethood before he proclaim his message.
Al-Fudul: An Alliance Praised by the Prophet
The article talks about the alliance of Al-Fudul that the Prophet praised because of its affirmation on stopping violence and giving rights back to their people.
How Muslims Dealt with Ancient Civilizations
The article replies to the accusation that Islam's attitude regarding the ancient civilizations was aggressive and that Islam was responsible for the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
The Companions’ Series: `Abbad Ibn Bishr
At times of sacrifice and death, `Abbad ibn Bishr would always be in the front line. When it was time for receiving his share of rewards, he would only be found after much effort and difficulty.
