Although the origins of modern terrorism go back to the French Reign of Terror in 1700s and could therefore be considered as ...

The previous articles centered on the origins of Shiite Islam and its political history to examine the Shiite basis for ...

Both Iran and Russia are attempting to assert influence in the Caspian Sea region, but their recent miscalculations are ...

In 1258, the Mongol Empire unleashed one of the most devastating sieges in history, bringing down the heart of the Islamic ...

Explore the rapid expansion of Islamic empires from Arabia to Europe, Africa, and Asia between the 7th and 9th centuries, and their lasting impact on global history.

Ever noticed how so many Arab countries have flags with the same colors—red, black, white, and green? It’s not a coincidence. In this video, we explore the fascinating history, symbolism, and ...

Vikings, Turks, and an Abbasid Envoy The works of the 10th-century Muslim diplomat Ahmad ibn Fadlān help us better understand Viking history, including here in Britain ...

In 921, the Abbasid diplomat Ahmad ibn Fadlān left Baghdad on a mission to the far north. Tasked with strengthening ties between his master Caliph al-Muqtadir and a revert Muslim ruler a long way from ...

In 1517, when Sultan Selim I conquered the Mamluk-controlled Egypt and erased the remnants of the Abbasid caliphate to establish Ottoman rule over Mecca and Medina, he felt justified in claiming the ...

Imam 'Muhammad ibn Ali al Taqi al Jawad' Martyred at the age of 25 ,in al-kazimiyyah on Wednesday, 29th Dhi'l-qi`dah 220 AH, poisoned by Mu`tasim, the `Abbasid caliph; buried in al-kazimiyyah ...

The Taliban recently suspended chess in Afghanistan. Chess faced bans previously due to religious concerns. Ironically, Islamic world has a rich chess history. The game originated in India as ...

The period of his Imamat coincided with the most revolutionary and eventful era of Islamic history which saw the downfall of the Ummayad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate.