The Golden Age of Science: The Dawn of Islam and the Birth of an Intellectual Revolution
With Islam dawned a new era of learning that transformed the pursuit of knowledge from the privilege of a few into the prerogative of all. Specifically, Islam fulfilled three prerequisites that earlier civilisations had lacked, allowing knowledge to truly globalise.
The Golden Age of Science: The Intellectual World Prior to Islam
In the early 7th century, when academic traditions had largely faded across much of the known world, the seeds of a new intellectual revolution were sown in Arabia. What followed was a Golden Age that laid the foundations for modern science and civilisation.
From Prophet to President: Emancipation in the West and Islam
Across history, there have been many attempts to end slavery. Yet, all too often, emancipation came at the cost of human lives or remained confined to paper, thus falling short of securing true human dignity.
80 Years On: Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the Catastrophic Consequences of Nuclear Warfare
Today marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the world seems to be standing on the brink of another global conflict. Has time erased our memories?
Measuring the Power of Prayer: A Lesser-Known History of Jalsa Salana
While the transformation of Jalsa Salana from a humble gathering to a global event itself serves as a Divine sign, yet another aspect of its history offers an even more emphatic testimony to the existence of God.
Islam: Ahead of Its Time in Abolishing Slavery
Islam not only advocated the freeing of slaves but also paved the path for their progress and ensured they were seamlessly integrated into society.
78 Years On: Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the Catastrophic Consequences of Nuclear Warfare
Today marks 78 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the world seems to be standing on the brink of another global conflict. Has time erased our memories?
Interaction of Arab and Persian Astronomers with India
In around 770 AD, an embassy from India, including an astronomer, visited the then Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur in Baghdad. The meeting was to open up an avenue for a fruitful interaction between India and the Arab world.
Partition of India: How Ahmadi Muslims Strived for Hindu-Muslim Unity
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, being a religious and non-political organisation, has always advocated for peace. Unfortunately, a lack of historical awareness has led some to unjustly accuse this Community of being responsible for the partition of India.
Fatima Al-Fihri: How the World Is Indebted to This 9th Century Muslim Woman
Inspired by her religion, this under-celebrated Muslim woman from Africa founded the oldest university in the world, pioneering a model of higher education.