Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, but rather than jubilation, this month dawns with the reminder of one of the most tragic events in the...
Tag - IsH – ‘Islamic History’
The Review of Religions is pleased to reprint this overview of Muslim political and intellectual history, penned by the first Muslim to win a Nobel Prize in...
The Khalifa (aba) of the Promised Messiah (as) undertook an historic tour of Spain to further the mission of re-establishing Islam in the country
We continue our exclusive serialisation of the epic biography.
PART I OF III Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, The Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi We present extracts from the writings of the Promised Messiahas and Imam...
Historian Tom Holland's recent documentary aired on UK National TV questions whether any historical evidence exists to prove the origins of Islam.
Final part of serialisation.
The life sketch of the Holy Prophet's (sa) second wife. We continue our series on the wives of the Prophet (sa).
Present-day misinformation would have most believe that Islamic teachings lead to extremism and even terrorism. What however are the real teachings of the...
Mosques have been portrayed as breeding grounds for extremism and disorder. The reality however is the complete opposite.
A critical review of a novel allegedly based on the history of the life of Hadhrat ‘A'ishah(ra).
Analysis of how Islam entered and established itself in China, and how Muslims are living in China today.
Account of the life of the first Caliph of Islam, who was closest in example to the teachings of the Qur'an after the Holy Prophet (saw) himself. His practical...
Story of how a young Makkan turned from a hostile enemy of Islam to the second Caliph of Islam, and a humble servant of his people. How his leadership inspired...
Our curtain raiser review of the concept of Khilafat as presented in Islam. A Khalifa is a Vicegerent and is appointed by God. Can Khilafat be perpetuated by a...
Was the order of the chapters of the Holy Qur'an arbitrary and is our current order of chapters the same as the original? (From The Review of Religions, 1907).
The responsibilities of a Muslim state and how it should maintain peace.
The background of the place which spawned the greatest Hadith scholars, great Islamic scientists and leaders.
An impostor could not have remained steadfast to his cause in the face of bitter persecution as did the Holy Prophet (saw). Steadfastness is higher than a...
God’s messengers have followed a method of reform based on reason and persuasion and not on the use of force. Is there a death penalty for changing one’s faith...
Maulana Maududi, founder of Jama'at Islami, held that when persuasion failed, the Prophet(sa) took to the sword. Orientalists and history proves otherwise. A...
An analysis of the accusation that Islam was spread by the sword.
A look at some of the qualities of the Successors to the Holy Prophet(sa) who could not be corrupted despite the absolute religion and temporal powers they...
A concise review of Biblical prophecies regarding the advent of a great prophet which could only be attributed to the Holy Prophet of Islam(sa).
A look at how Islam promotes the establishment of peace at all levels.
A brief history of Islam from the Caliphats, through the medieval era, the Mongols and Ottoman Empires to today (well, 1947), including a background to the...
The renaissance of Europe arose form the legacy of Islam; the contribution of Baghdad.
A brief look at the vicissitudes of Islamic civilisation.
A brief look at the some of the major achievements of the Successors to the Holy Prophet(sa) and the Promised Messiah(as).
Review of Religions: December 20015 The author had the opportunity to review the history of Islamic medicine and was so fascinated that she compiled this...