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
Tag Archives: Palestine
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
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
The Crusades Part 2: Occupation
What was it like after the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem? What was the Muslim reaction to invasion? Continue reading
The Crusades Part 1: Invasion
What started an epic struggle that affected Europe and the Muslim world for centuries? Continue reading