At its core, the Ottoman Empire was a strongly Muslim state. The emphasis the empire placed on ensuring the place of Islam in government has scarcely been seen elsewhere in history. Continue reading
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The Mongol Invasion and the Destruction of Baghdad
One of the most destructive times of Islamic history was the Mongol invasion in the 1200s. Learn what caused a scar on Muslim lands that took centuries to heal. Continue reading
The Decline of the Ottoman Empire: Part 3 Nationalism
In its final days, the Ottoman Empire was divided along nationalistic lines, helping make it even weaker than before. How did this nationalist agenda find its way into the empire and how did it bring it down? Continue reading
The Decline of the Ottoman Empire: Part 2 Islamic Decline
The loss of the Islamic character of the Ottoman Empire in the 1800s had a major role in bringing the empire down. The Ottomans went from being the leaders of the Muslim world to erasing Islam from government itself. Continue reading
Ibn al-Haytham – The First Scientist
Today’s textbooks speak of Newton, Galileo, and Einstein, but ignore the man who inspired them. Without Ibn al-Haytham, science as we know it would not exist. Continue reading
Did Islam Spread by the Sword?
The attack by Islamophobes that Islam spread through warfare is disturbingly common. Is there any validity to this idea? Continue reading
A Gold Mine in the Desert – The Story of Mali
There is much more to West Africa than today’s war and poverty. Its history is rich with knowledge, wealth, and great leaders. Continue reading
The Crusades Part 3: Liberation
After 88 years, how did the Muslims finally find a way to liberate the holy city of Jerusalem? Continue reading