THE SYRIAN refugees who recently arrived on Greece’s shores punctured their dinghies to ensure there was no way back. They were following a tradition dating to Islam’s first foray into Europe. In 711, ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Rafia Zakaria A HISTORY OF ISLAM IN 21 WOMEN By Hossein Kamaly Thomas Roe, Britain’s envoy in ...

Lightning from a clear sky — that's how historians have described the rise of Islam. Stories say the Prophet Muhammad received his revelations from the Angel Gabriel deep in the Arabian desert, ...

In Canada, the beginning of October inaugurates Islamic History Month. Here in Vancouver and beyond, people gather to learn about, reflect on, and celebrate the rich, diverse histories of Muslim ...

For the first time since 2019, Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, is going ahead without any restrictions on attendance numbers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both 2020 and 2021 had caps on the ...