Umar Ibn Al-Khattab and Saint Paul of Tarsis are two of the most revered figures in the world today. Though neither men are considered founders of a faith, they were both important in the establishment of their respective religions. What is most significant about these two men, ...
Category Archives: Islam History
A Poem About Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
I don't know who wrote this poem about Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) but it sounds nice. There was a time in my youth, When Islam was only a custom. They said "say there is no diety except God,.. And pray, you'll go ...
Islam History
The spread of Islam. History of Islam. Islamic conquest. For some reason, all of these words seem to go together. There is a reason. And it's important that we understand why. The amazing thing about Islamic history is that it still affects us today. Muslims still speak ...
Prophets In Islam
The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I ...
Sects of Islam
An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that's only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many ...
