The circle holds a fundamental place in Islamic art, it represents unity, infinity, and the oneness of God (Tawhid). Unlike other shapes,...

In Muslim countries, tea is more than just a hot drink. It is very important to the heritage, traditions and cultures in which it...

Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage & deep historical roots, has gently incorporated Islam into its societal fabric. The story...

Did you know there are approximately 4,000 Spanish words with Arabic origins? The influence of Arabic on the Spanish language is due to...

El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, best known to the world as Malcolm X, was a social revolutionary, human rights leader, civil rights activist,...

Mariam Astrulabi was a Muslim scientist & astronomer born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for developing Astrolabes, an...

Known as the “Father of Surgery” Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi is a pioneering 10th century Muslim physician, who made significant...

Did you know the coffee house first emerged in the Arab world? The origins of coffee houses trace back to 15th-century Mecca in Saudi...

Did you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship? For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it....

In 1807, Omar ibn Said, a Muslim scholar, was stolen from Senegal & sold into slavery in America. He left behind an autobiography written...

Although many think the samosa originated in South Asia, its roots can be traced back to Central Asia & the Middle East. In Arab...

Chess is a significant part of Muslim history. The game originated in northern India in the 6th century AD & spread to Persia. When the...

Hausa architecture from Northern Nigeria, is perhaps one of the least known but most beautiful aspects of Hausa culture. It has been in...

Did you know the Arabic language has an “abjad” system and not an alphabet? The Arabic abjad is made up of 28 letters, written from...

Historically, many artists have been inspired by the Holy Kaaba. Their artworks are beautiful & spiritual visual representations of the...

This beautiful 15th century scroll commemorates the Hajj – the pilgrimage to Mecca – by a woman called Maymunah. Illustrated with images...

For 1000 years, Arabic was the primary international language of commerce, scholarship & politics, much as English is today. Over the...

Today is the first day of Dhul Hijjah. But what is Dhul Hijjah? In the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah marks the final month of the year....

Ever wondered who invented robotics? Ismail al-Jazari, a Muslim inventor from the 12th century is known as the "father of robotics" due...

"Layla and Majnun" is a famous tragic love story about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his lover Layla bint Mahdi ...