Category Archives: Islamic History

Umar Vs. Paul

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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast ...

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