History Archives

Who was Omar al-Mukhtar? – The Lion of the Desert

On this day, Omar al-Mukhtar was martyred. He heroically led the resistance against Italian colonisation in Libya and is one of the greatest freedom fighters of the last century. More

Arrested for Hijab: Who was Şule Yüksel Şenler?

Şule Yüksel Şenler was a leading figure in the revival of the Hijab in Turkey who was imprisoned for defending Islam.

She was sued, charged and jailed for 9 months… but it didn’t stop her. More

Did This Mushaf Belong to Uthman Ibn Affan?

The Mushaf which is kept in a mosque in Uzbekistan is said to have belonged to the Prophet’s (saw) companion and the third caliph Uthman ibn Affan (ra). More

Ibn Battuta’s Journey to Hajj

He set out for Hajj in 1325. He then explored the world for 29 years, covering more than 75,000 miles and visiting around 44 modern-day countries. His name was Ibn Battuta. More

The First Female British Muslim Convert to Perform Hajj

Lady Evelyn Cobbold, a Scottish noblewoman, from the Victorian Era, performed Hajj in 1933 and had to seek special permission from Saudi Arabia’s minister in London. More

The Richest Pilgrim in History

The richest man to have ever lived paved his path to Makkah with gold and put his kingdom on the map… Literally. More

One of the Oldest Copies of the Quran can be Found in this Madrasah

This madrasah in Uzbekistan contains one of the oldest copies of the Qur’an in the world! More

How Islam Came to Senegal

Islam has been part of Senegal for more than 1000 years. More

The Meaning Behind the Flower of Srebrenica

The Srebrenica Flower is a well-known symbol of remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide. More

Who Was Naseebah Bint Ka’ab?

You’ve heard of movie ‘superheroes’ but have you heard of Naseebah Bint Ka’ab (also known as Nusaibah) who was a real life super-heroine? More

The Indian Muslims who Helped the Ottomans During the Balkan Wars

Did you know? Doctors from India (modern day Pakistan, Bangladesh and India) set up field hospitals to treat wounded Ottoman soldiers during the Balkan Wars in 1912. More

An Ottoman Soldier’s Money Has Been Kept Safe by a Palestinian Family for 103 Years

During World War I, an Ottoman soldier entrusted a Palestinian businessman with a large sum of money and told him to look after it until he returns from the war. More