Welcome! This site gathers primary sources for students getting started in the history of the Islamic world. It starts with the period before the Prophet Muhammad (d. 632) in order to give context and it extends to c. 1500 with the emergence of the so-called “gun powder empires” (...
Rise Of Spain In 1490 Throughout history, as we study Spain we can clearly recognize high and low points in their success. In the fifteen hundreds Spain had no influence on European affairs, Spain essentially vanished out of Europe. However, within one complete century Spain had become not on...
In 1492, Granada, which was the last surviving Islamic kingdom in Spain, fell to Christian rulers. HOW DID AL ANDALUS LINK EAST AND WEST? During the 10th century reign of Abd al-Rahman, Cordoba was the capital of Al Andalus. With its lavishly endowed libraries, it was a magnet for ...
History of Islamic Architecture The earliest examples of Islamic architecture use the horseshoe-shaped arch and geometric decorations. Drawing from the style of the first Muslim place of worship, the Prophet Muhammad's home, the hypostyle mosque developed primarily in Iraq and Egypt and spread from ...
Learn about Islamic art and architecture. Find out Muslim art history and characteristics. Discover Islamic glass, rugs, book painting, and famous...
Istanbul is a charming city with rich culture and history, it is also blessed with many graves of Sahaba and they are spread in different areas of the city. Majority of the graves are close to the area of Eyub Sultan and Avansarayi but some of them are in lesser known areas. Most of...
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Muslims ruled over the regions known as the Caliphate from 632 until 1258 CE. Caliphs established the Islamic Empire, which expanded fast via conquest over its first two centuries to embrace Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Spain. Click for PDF and Goog
Christians in 1970s Syria This is an excerpt from John McHugo’s ‘Syria: A Recent History’ where he describes his experiences with the Christian... byislamciv October 5, 2024 Fanaticism breeds a hatred of kindness and compassion By Yasir Qadhi When people start going down the dark road ...
The Caliphate of Granada, which ruled from 1238 to 1492, was the last Muslim state in Spain. It became a cultural and architectural hub, known for the construction of the Alhambra. Granada served as a vassal state to Christian kingdoms for much of its history, paying tribute to maintain aut...