History Archives

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

Salman Al Farisi’s Quest for the Truth

Learn about how Salman’s search for the truth led him to become a beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). More

This is The Mountain Where the Qur’an Was First Revealed

Adam Kelwick went live on IlmFeed’s Facebook page from Jabal Noor where the cave Hira is located. More

Tour of the Makkah Museum

A brief tour of the Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosque Architecture Museum in Makkah. More

9 Reasons Why Liverpool is So Muslim-Friendly

Here are 9 reasons why Liverpool is so Muslim friendly. More

Hadji Mohammad Dollie – The Man Who Founded London’s First ‘Mosque’

May Allah have mercy on him. More

20 Photos of Jerusalem in the 1930s

Here are 20 fascinating photos of Jerusalem in the 1930s. More

This Online Course Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know About Muslim Spain

How did the Muslims become rulers of Spain and what led to their expulsion? This course will answer those questions and more. More

A Video of a Man Calling the Adhan at Alhambra Palace in Spain Has Gone Viral

He said he felt the walls had missed ‘hearing the call to Allah’. More

The Story of Al Aqsa Mosque’s Last Ottoman Guard

This is the story of the Ottoman soldier who remained loyal to his duty for 57 years at the Al-Aqsa mosque after the Ottoman military retreated from Jerusalem on 9th December 1917. More

6 Facts About the Battle of Badr

Here are 6 facts you should know about the Battle of Badr. More

How Islam and Hadith Entered Bangladesh

Contrary to popular belief, Islām as a religion was well-established in present-day Bangladesh long before the advent of Shāh Jalāl of Sylhet. More

Abu Zayd Al Balkhi: The 9th Century Psychologist Centuries Ahead of His Time

Abu Zayd al-Balkhi was a 9th century Muslim polymath, whose writings touched on subjects as varied as geography, medicine, philosophy, theology, politics, poetry, ethics, sociology, grammar, literature and astronomy. More