Salahudeen al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is in Aleppo. He’s in a camp with his generals and soldiers. Quietly, a group of assassins (‘Hashashin’ of the Shi’ite-Isma’ili sect from west Syria) slip into the camp wanting to kill Salahudeen. But a nobleman in the camp, by the name of Nasih ud-Deen Khumartakin, who was Emir of the fortressContinue reading “Nasih ud-Deen Khumartakin, Unsung Hero, Saviour of Salahudeen”
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Muslims of India & Their Love for the ‘Uthmani Khilafah: the Khilafat Movement
By a brother who is currently in India and wrote the following piece in light of research and first-hand discussions on the ground. Allahuakbar walhamdulillah – I’m learning some incredible history that I feel I need to share, especially as one will not find it in any books, least of all in the English language.Continue reading “Muslims of India & Their Love for the ‘Uthmani Khilafah: the Khilafat Movement”
Glimpse Into the Life of Salahudeen Al-Ayyubi (rh)
An inspirational look into some of the qualities of Salahudeen Al-Ayyubi (rahimahullah) & the situation during his times & the Victory by the will of Allah. Short clip by br. Bilal Merhi: Full lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcRZYxX3bG4 * * * “He had two qualities of a leader Allah glorifies in the Qur-aan, when the people will loveContinue reading “Glimpse Into the Life of Salahudeen Al-Ayyubi (rh)”
The Battle of Al-Harrah: The Massacre & Pillage of Madina by Muslim Ibn ‘Uqbah
Most Muslims know about the fitnah (trial) at the time of Mu’awiyah/Ali (radi-Allahu ‘anhum), and that of Hussain (radi-Allahu ‘anhu) and Yazīd. They also know regarding the (2nd) siege of Makkah during which ‘Abdullah ibn Al-Zubair (radi-Allahu ‘anhu) was killed, but I have found in discussions about the Umayyad Caliphate that the Battle of Al-Harrah sometimes blurs intoContinue reading “The Battle of Al-Harrah: The Massacre & Pillage of Madina by Muslim Ibn ‘Uqbah”
Rise of Arab & Turkish Nationalist Movements in the ‘Uthmani [Ottoman] Khilafah
A look at the origins and currents of nationalism which were developing and flowing through the Arab and Turkish regions of the ‘Uthmani [Ottoman] Khilafah in the 19th and early 20th centuries. By Tarek ‘Abdur-Rahmān The Ottoman Empire[1] began in a modest fashion through the beylik[2] of Osman Ghazi centred around the town of SöğütContinue reading “Rise of Arab & Turkish Nationalist Movements in the ‘Uthmani [Ottoman] Khilafah”
The Sacrifices of the Noble Scholars of India: the Revolution That Wasn’t
In the year 1857, one of the most important uprisings in world history took place. One of the most important because it was against the British and in their biggest and most important colony – India. If successful, it could have emboldened colonised people everywhere and inspired them to revolt against the then burgeoning andContinue reading “The Sacrifices of the Noble Scholars of India: the Revolution That Wasn’t”
The Muslim Independent 